Struggling Cadiz have put themselves in the fight for La Liga safety this season following a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.
Los Blancos were unable to break down a stubborn resistance in Andalucia as Carlo Ancelotti’s much changed side gear up for the Champions League final.
However, despite making a string of changes at the Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla, Real Madrid eased into a early lead via Mariano Diaz’s instinctive finish.
A fantastic run from Rodrygo and he selflessly plays in Mariano for the Real Madrid opening goal ⚪
The first of many goals that we'll likely see on LaLiga Multigoal today! 👀 pic.twitter.com/oWVN2qNsFn
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) May 15, 2022
That setback sparked the hosts into life before the break and Ruben Sobrino fired home a spectacular leveller.
With the momentum changing for Cadiz after the restart, they were offered a perfect chance to win it – and confirm their survival – but Andriy Lunin kept out Alvaro Negredo’s spot kick.
👀 A MASSIVE opportunity for Cadiz to take the lead against Real Madrid and fight off relegation…
…but Alvaro Negredo's penalty is SAVED! 😬 pic.twitter.com/DPAETSA3qq
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) May 15, 2022
Cadiz end the weekend inside the drop zone, ahead of the final game, at already relegated Alaves next weekend, as Real Madrid host Top Four chasing Real Betis.
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