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Real Betis edged out Espanyol in a tight match
Sevilla, Spain – Real Betis secured a 1-0 victory over Espanyol in an exciting match played at the Estadio Benito Villamarín. The encounter was characterized by the intensity and fight of both teams, with a total of 17 yellow cards shown.
The game began at a fast pace, with Real Betis controlling the ball more. However, Espanyol defended solidly and created a few chances of their own. In the 45th minute, Real Betis had a great opportunity to open the scoring from the penalty spot, but A. Ezzalzouli’s shot was missed.
The second half began with a similar pace, with both teams looking for the winning goal. Real Betis finally broke the deadlock in the 85th minute thanks to a goal by G. Lo Celso. Espanyol tried to react, but couldn’t find the equaliser.
Real Betis proved to be more clinical in attack, with a total of 20 shots, while Espanyol only managed 8. Possession of the ball was more evenly distributed, with Real Betis slightly dominating with 53%.
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Substitutions espanyol: at minute 55 P. Milla came in and J. Puado went out., at minute 68 I. Cardona came in and W. Cheddira went out., at minute 68 A. Tejero came in and Jofre went out., at minute 87 A. Veliz came in and C. Romero went out., at minute 87 A. Aguado came in and P. Lozano went out.
Substitutions real betis: at minute 61 Vitor Roque came in and C. Bakambu went out., at minute 61 P. Fornals came in and I. Losada went out., at minute 79 A. Ruibal came in and M. Roca went out., at minute 79 Johnny Cardoso came in and S. Altimira went out., at minute 88 A. Diao came in and A. Ezzalzouli went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Real Betis
Espanyol
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