The Engineers team played better and took the lead 20 minutes from time. However, they failed to maintain the advantage and only salvaged a point during their visit to the Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
Real Betis equalized against Sevilla in a new edition of the Andalusian derby. Manuel Pellegrini’s side were superior for much of the match and only managed to score in the final 20 minutes. However, a superb goal from Ivan Rakitic prevented them from adding three. With this, they remain in seventh position in the Spanish First Division standings.
As a prelude to the traditional engagement, the Albiverde team noted a significant loss. Last week, Claudio Bravo was ruled out and the strategist added that it would be difficult for him to play again this year. “He is upset, but he has experience, he knows what football is. It will be difficult for him to play again this year, probably in January, I doubt it before,” expressed the Engineer.
In this way, Francisco Vieites appeared as goalkeeper against Sevilla. The current Europa League champion did not arrive at the right time. In fact, they are still very complicated in the ranking, finding themselves in thirteenth place. Betis, for its part, had won five in a row, which made it leave behind its complex start to the season.
The difference between those present was noticed on the field (not on the scoreboard). Although ball possession was an aspect in which Gary Medel’s former team won, the chances to open the account went to Pellegrini’s side. Isco’s midfield emerged as an important element. Even though they couldn’t close their options well. In total, they recorded five shots towards the goal defended by Marko Dmitrovic.
At 15′, Real Betis He thought the situation was quickly becoming clearer. Winger Héctor Bellerin stayed in the box and recovered a second ball to score 1-0. It seemed legal. However, VAR ruled that the goal was not recorded on the scoreboard as there was an offside at the start of the game.
In the supplement, the intensity has decreased quite a bit. However, Sevilla did not take the opportunity to harm their traditional opponent either. In this way, many have come to think that Ayoze Pérez’s goal could be definitive. In the 72′, a poor clearance from the goalkeeper was exploited by the winger. The Serbian goalkeeper was a figure until that moment and ended up being essential for the opponent to score 0-1.
After the account was opened, the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium remained completely silent. The 42,222 spectators present did not think that their team, given the progress of the match, would manage to achieve parity. However, Ivan Rakitic’s hierarchy knew how to make the difference.
With 12 minutes to go, the former Barcelona player fired home a shot from another game. A whip from outside the area which slipped into the peloton. Since he couldn’t do it by building, the 2018 Russian world runner-up said the solution was to try his luck from a distant position. Of course, the tie didn’t come from luck, but from his correct shot, the precision he had and the space the visiting defense gave him.
Perhaps with the bitter taste of not having managed to win a match that they had within reach, those led by Manuel Pellegrini saved a point as an underdog against their classic rival. Their next challenge will be to host Las Palmas, with the idea of reaching international competition positions.
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