Dani Ceballos scored a late winning free-kick against his old club as Real Madrid battled to a 2-1 LaLiga victory at Real Betis.
Madrid had taken an early lead at the Benito Villamarin on Sunday thanks to a fine drive scored by Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric.
86.6% - 13 out of 15 @lukamodric10’s goals for @realmadriden in all competitions have been from outside the box. Specialist. pic.twitter.com/bJc9SmZtZE
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) January 13, 2019
But Sergio Canales hit back with a goal that survived a lengthy VAR review to seemingly claim a point for Quique Setien's side.
Former Betis star Ceballos had other ideas, though, coming off the bench to net a 20-yard free-kick with two minutes to go to move Madrid up to fourth.
100% - Dani Ceballos has scored with his very first direct free-kick attempt for @realmadriden in all competitions. Rescuer. pic.twitter.com/duOsLqARl7
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) January 13, 2019
