0-2: Real’s cross is Betis

Juan Cruz managed to remind Anoeta that Real’s cross is Betis. Painful defeat against the Andalusians. It was the second in a row in the League, so Imanol’s men fell to fifth place. The retreat was formed in the last five minutes of an equal duel, where the lack of smell led to an epilogue to forget. Or to correct, because the goal that marked the differences came from an avoidable mistake by Elustondo.

As if the match poster wasn’t attractive enough, the entry of a Sanse player into the ‘wildness’ became an added attraction for a Real audience that always cheered these bets. Imanol, facing a plague of injuries, was removed from tradition: Pablo Marín debuted as a starter. Rioja contains a big surprise and is one of the seven changes introduced by the coach in the lineup.

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Like the brilliance of a child’s response to the deeds of a great footballer. The class is palpable in the gestural universe of his posture, control and hit. He seemed brave, as evidenced by the fact that he was the author of the first shot on goal of the night. 59 minutes of quality and genius. Everything indicates that they are only the first in the highest level.

Marín took a right hand from a corner that was strongly pushed away by Rui Silva. The shot is dry, strong. He had the virtue of giving Real security with his impetus to start the game with a lively rhythm, putting pressure on Betis. Zubimendi and Merino dominated the midfield and were the champions of a superior Real. Missing a pinch of Brais, more out of tune than on other occasions in the first quarter of an hour that, without a harassment and demolition, allowed Real as the main candidate for the goal.

Especially with Carlos Fernández’s good chance. He would have denied his personal Seville derby in the 12th minute. A left-footed shot from the Andalusian hit the post. Sabaly tripped the ball, a rebound that went unnoticed by a sibylline referee.

Real had the idea to lower the heart rate of a game that was slowing down. It got cheaper as the break approached. La Real is well planted, however it lacks mordant. Betis took the pulse of the confrontation and grew, controlling the ball in realistic territory. Normal: You have important players. Luiz Henrique forgave between the two centre-backs, Le Normand and Pacheco, in the visitors’ most dangerous action.

Merino multiplied to seize loose balls and took the majority. This is one of the reasons why Real, before the intermission, returned to their rights by shutting out Betis. Gorosabel produced balls in the Seville area, which Carlos Fernández did not use and a Sorloth with problems to get rid of his peers.

the brais appears

La Real came out of propulsion in the second half. Brais’ appearance was decisive to take the game to home ground, as was Rico’s power down the left. In the first quarter an hour after the restart, Real Madrid shot five times on goal.

Brais served Carlos Fernández deep and Rui Silva cleared heads-up. Merino finished off a corner kick from the Galician, which grazed the crossbar. Navarro replaced Pablo Marín and the Catalan came in with personality. A shot of his inside the area was caught by the goalkeeper of Betis.

Real’s full whirlwind, Fekir, a walker on Anoeta, hit a direct corner on the post (Remiro was helpful in the play). Mikel Merino tried from distance and Rui Silva again stopped a ball that came to life, again, in the Betis area due to Real’s push. An attempt by Juan Cruz stopped Anoeta’s breathing with 20 minutes to go.

Magunazelaia, in the ring

Absences are mentioned in every way. With symptoms of a general lack of freshness, resources associated with uncertainty are added at this point in the season. Imanol’s antidote is clear. And as ‘eleven’, in changes he repeated. He added reinforcements to the team from the subsidiary like Jon Magunazelaia. His European debut on Thursday gave way to his League debut. The one from Eibar replaced Carlos Fernández.

It is difficult for Real. I need air. Anoeta noticed and lifted her from the stand. The most complete in the physical section are Zubimendi, Merino, imperial, and a tireless Rico. Sorloth represents the opposite physical condition. It became clear that the flu had had an effect.

a fatal blow

Five minutes from extra time, Anoeta and Real dealt one of the most painful blows of the season. Aritz Elustondo made a mistake in passing, Betis got the ball back and it was deadly. Álex Moreno asserted his speed to step onto the baseline and put the ball in the shooter’s boot. Juan Cruz put Real’s cross into the goal post, making Remiro’s stretch sterile and nailing the game with a spear.

Real can be tied. The goal is in Magunazelaia’s head. He finished off a free kick from Brais, but Rui Silva saved from his sleeve. In his boots, La Real said the game agur. Brais passed the corner again, this time seriously. Betis was stamped against and sentenced. Borja Iglesias scored with txuri urdin in the breaking ranks. An unpleasant outcome. A night of indigestion.