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 in La Liga, continuing their strong start to the Spanish season. The winning goal was scored by Ez Abde, a Moroccan international player who has faced criticism for wearing a shirt supporting Spain's North African territory Ceuta in a previous match. Despite the controversy, Abde found himself in space in the penalty area, receiving a pass from Troy Parrott, and scored just before half-time.
Betis dominated the match, controlling possession and creating chances, although they didn't score more goals. Coach Manuel Pellegrini praised his team's smart play, mentioning Getafe didn't manage a single shot on target. Antony and Isco both had chances, with Antony hitting the post while Isco missed a few. Getafe finished the match with 10 men after Mario Martin received a second yellow card for a two-footed challenge.
Currently, Real Betis trails Real Madrid on goal difference, both teams are three points behind leaders Barcelona, who have won all six of their matches and scored 28 goals.
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