Betis climb to third in La Liga with win over Getafe
Manuel Pellegrini's side survived brief early pressure before dominating the game to claim a 1-0 win, their fifth in six La Liga matches this season.
Real Betis secured a 1-0 victory over Getafe, moving up to third place in La Liga. Moroccan international Ez Abde was the scorer, finding space in the penalty area before slotting the ball into the far post just before halftime. Abde had faced political controversy for a shirt bearing support for Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa.
Getafe failed to create any scoring opportunities, missing all their shots on target. Betis dominated the match, controlling possession and creating chances. Coach Manuel Pellegrini praised his team's smart play, despite missing some clearer scoring opportunities. Antony and Isco both missed chances for the visitors, who finished with 10 men after Mario Martin received a second yellow card. Real Madrid and Barcelona currently lead the league, with both teams three points ahead of Betis.
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