Without punch there is no paradise, by Ángel López

Real played well, was superior to a great Betis, generated more chances, was more daring, but once again suffered from a lack of punch, which is what separates him from opting for juicier goals. It was the occasion to get on the Champions train and Real stayed on the platform of director inefficiency. On this occasion, on World Art Day and on Good Friday, no artist or saint appeared, as on previous occasions, to decide in the final minutes. With the magic square in the center of the field, La Real has recovered the hierarchy in the game, the control of the ball, it feels comfortable and powerful, it reaches the area easily, but that is where it founders due to the lack of a ‘killer’. great match of Sorlothbut in all the plots that are not in the area and the Isak It is already more mental than football. He blocks himself in such a way in the area that he always makes mistakes, he even prefers to shoot with his left than with his right hand, which is his, out of sheer confusion. It’s a shame not to see rewarded the sensational game of a unique and growing pivot like Zubimendi and witchcraft Silva, whose expulsion tainted the discount and complicates, because he will be sanctioned, Thursday’s game against Barcelona. The txuri urdin did not take advantage of their moments of footballing lucidity to strike, although they once again exhibited a bomb-proof solidity. The game against Betis was like his season in essence: neither goals nor chances against -the figure of 630 minutes without conceding at home is incredible- nor victory against a top team -zero this season-. Without a goal and without a response against the best, it is impossible to seal the passport of the stars of the Champions League. A shame.