MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid's harrowing season came to a fittingly miserable end on Sunday as they slumped to a staggering 12th La Liga defeat, losing 2-0 at home to Real Betis as many fans left the stadium early and those who stayed booed the players off the pitch. Madrid ended the campaign third in the standings on 68 points, their lowest total since the 2001/02 season, while they lost 12 league games for the first time since the 1998/99 campaign. They finished eight points behind runners up Atletico Madrid and are 18 behind champions Barcelona, who visit Eibar later on Sunday. "We started the season badly and we've finished it badly," said Madrid defender Marcelo. No-one can change what Bale has done for the team, but as a coach I have to live in the present."

Source: The Star May 19, 2019 12:00 UTC