Real Madrid were expected to have an easy victory over Almeria, but it wasn’t the case, as the relegation-threatened side put up a fight at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The game had it all – goals, controversy, red card, drama… everything. It could easily be themed as the game of the season in the La Liga.
Real Madrid found themselves behind just after 40 seconds of play.
Real conceded another before half-time, as skipper Nacho saw his poor pass lead to a goal.
Carlo Ancelotti made three half-time changes as Joselu, Brahim Diaz and Fran Garcia all came on.
Just before the hour mark, Jude Bellingham scored from the spot to hand Real a lifeline.
Few minutes afterwards, Almeria scored a third which was eventually ruled out by VAR for a foul on Jude Bellingham.
Vinicius Jr scored in the 67th minute to level the scores. The goal was at first ruled out for handball, until a VAR review turned it around.
Jude Bellingham thought he had scored the winner ten minutes later, but it was ruled out by VAR.
Dani Carvajal was at hand to score the match winner just before full time to send the Santiago Bernabeu into rupture.
