Real Betis Balompié secured a key victory in their season by beating Getafe 1-0 at La Cartuja, a win that lifts them to second place in LaLiga. The only goal of the match came in the 45th minute from Abde Ezzalzouli, after a VAR review overturned an initial offside call.
Manuel Pellegrini overcame one of his toughest rivals, José Bordalás, in a tactical and physical duel. The Getafe boss has been a difficult opponent for Pellegrini over the years, but this time the Verdiblancos handled the pressure. With this result, Betis reach 15 points, drawing level with Real Madrid and sitting just three behind leaders Barcelona, who maintain a perfect start.
Tension defined a match with many fouls and yellow cards. Betis, fielding a rotated side, controlled long spells of possession but met stubborn resistance. Getafe's Antony hit the post in the 28th minute, while Isco missed two clear chances in the second half for the hosts. The goal came from a fine passing move finished by Abde, assisted by Troy Parrott. The referee disallowed the effort for offside, but the video review confirmed its validity.
"A great passing move ended in a great goal from Abde, which had uncertainty after being disallowed and later validated following a VAR review," described the play. The sending off of Mario Martín for a second yellow card in the 87th minute helped Betis see out the game, extending their unbeaten home run in LaLiga in 2026.
This victory marks Betis's fourth consecutive win in all competitions, a run that includes a Champions League triumph. Their only defeat in the tournament so far came against Real Madrid. With 12 points from five games, the team sits fifth in the standings, having scored 7 goals and conceded 6. The next fixture is a trip to Riazor to face seventh-placed Deportivo La Coruna on September 20.
The Chilean manager has now won four of the first five league matches, solidifying a strong project. The absence of Aitor Ruibal is the only current concern in the treatment room, according to the club's latest medical report. Betis now face a decisive period of the calendar with high morale and the confidence of being in the mix at the top.
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