José María Sánchez Martínez will referee Real Betis Balompié's LaLiga match against Getafe this Thursday at La Cartuja. The 42-year-old official from Murcia is the second-most experienced active referee for matches officiated for the Verdiblancos, with 33 official games under his belt.
His record with Betis is positive, featuring 15 wins, 7 draws, and 11 losses. Among his most recent games involving Betis last season were a home win against Valencia (2-1) and a draw away at Celta Vigo (1-1).
Sánchez Martínez also has extensive experience with the visiting side. He has officiated 20 official Getafe matches, resulting in 9 wins for the Azulones, 6 draws, and 5 losses.
The match, corresponding to the sixth matchday of LaLiga, will kick off at 19:00 at the Estadio de la Cartuja. José Antonio López Toca will be the VAR official. Betis, sitting third with 12 points, aims to extend its three-game winning streak, which includes a recent 2-1 victory at Villarreal. Manuel Pellegrini's side faces a Getafe team currently in 15th place. Their last meeting, on March 8, ended in a 2-0 win for Getafe. Fans can check the likely lineup and full schedule on our pages.
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