News in English:
Real Betis Dictates Pace and Defeats Villarreal in Tense Match
Seville, Spain – In a match played at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, Real Betis secured a victory against Villarreal with a score of two to zero, in a game corresponding to matchday 20 of La Liga. The Betis team dominated possession with 60%, compared to Villarreal’s 40%, and generated more danger in the opponent’s area.
The first goal of the match came in the 57th minute, scored by A. Ruibal, who took advantage of a play to put Betis ahead. The second goal, which sealed the victory, was scored by P. Fornals in the 83rd minute, after an assist from Antony.
Villarreal, despite their efforts, failed to capitalize on their opportunities and were affected by the expulsion of S. Comesana in the 76th minute, after receiving a red card. The match was marked by intensity and tactical rigor, reflected in the number of fouls committed by both teams (14 by Betis and 13 by Villarreal) and the cards shown by referee Victor Garcia Verdura: three yellow cards for Betis and two yellow cards and one red card for Villarreal. Regarding shots, Betis attempted 15 shots, six of which were on target, while Villarreal made nine shots, with three on target.
Substitutions villarreal: at minute 46 P. Navarro came in and S. Mourino went out., at minute 46 A. Pedraza came in and S. Cardona went out., at minute 65 G. Moreno came in and N. Pepe went out., at minute 75 T. Buchanan came in and A. Perez went out., at minute 81 A. Moleiro came in and C. Macia went out.
Substitutions real betis: at minute 72 C. Avila came in and P. Garcia went out., at minute 79 G. Lo Celso came in and R. Riquelme went out., at minute 89 Antony came in and A. Ortiz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Betis
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