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Thrilling Draw at Balaídos: Betis and Celta Share Points
Vigo, Spain – In a hard-fought match at the Estadio Abanca-Balaídos, Real Betis and Celta Vigo drew in a game full of excitement. Despite dominating possession with 54%, Betis struggled to convert their chances against a Celta side that, with 46% possession, constantly searched for the opposing goal.
The first half was characterized by tactical play and a midfield battle. Betis suffered a yellow card for S. Altimira in the 34th minute. Just before halftime, M. Bartra, assisted by G. Lo Celso, opened the scoring for the green and whites in the 45th minute, giving them an important lead heading into the break.
Celta responded immediately at the start of the second half. H. Alvarez equalized in the 47th minute. From then on, the game became end-to-end, with both teams looking for the win. Celta accumulated 14 total shots, 5 of which were on target, while Betis, with 7 total shots, only managed to get 2 on target. Y. Lago of Celta received a yellow card in the 74th minute, while P. Garcia of Betis was booked in the 90th minute.
Celta generated a total of 10 corners, compared to Betis’s 4, reflecting the pressure exerted on the Betis defense. Despite the efforts of both teams, the score remained unchanged, leaving a draw that does not fully satisfy either side.
Substitutions celta vigo: at minute 46 W. Swedberg came in and J. Rueda went out., at minute 58 M. Ristic came in and M. Alonso went out., at minute 67 B. Iglesias came in and F. Jutgla went out., at minute 72 H. Alvarez came in and B. Zaragoza went out., at minute 72 P. Duran came in and I. Aspas went out.
Substitutions real betis: at minute 53 A. Ruibal came in and P. Garcia went out., at minute 72 R. Riquelme came in and C. Avila went out., at minute 72 P. Fornals came in and V. Gomez went out., at minute 72 S. Altimira came in and C. Bakambu went out., at minute 90 G. Lo Celso came in and D. Perez Guerrero went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Celta Vigo
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