Goals from Florian Lejeune and Sergio Camello were devastating for a team that only has three points from the last 12 possible.
Real Betis had an unpleasant day this Sunday after losing 2-0 in their visit to Rayo Vallecano in a match corresponding to date 29 of the Spanish First Division.
The first half of the match was characterized by even strengths on the field, with a lack of dangerous plays in both zones. In this sense, it was only in the 22nd minute that a first opportunity presented itself on a left-footed shot from Nabil Fekir which crashed into the left post of Rayista’s goal.
And although the team led by Manuel Pellegrini had greater possession of the ball, it was the locals who managed to open the account: In the 40th minute, a free kick taken by Florian Lejeune overcame the resistance of goalkeeper Rui Silva, declaring the 1-0 for Iñigo Pérez’s students. a result that the teams rested with.
In addition, Betis – who had Claudio Bravo on the bench – put pressure on his rival in search of equality; However, the first chance to score came from the owner thanks to a shot from Pathé Ciss in the 62nd minute which the green and white goalkeeper caught.
Later, a new opportunity for the hosts came from Oscar Valentine (69th), but his shot once again comes up against resistance from Rui Silva .
Despite Betis’ attempts, Rayo Vallecano was closer to scoring, which resulted in another goal, this time thanks to Sergio Camello, who defined with category before the departure of the Portuguese goalkeeper, scoring the final 2-0 in the 78th minute. .
In the final stretch, the green and white tried to find the advantage, but the locals managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the match.
With this result, Real Betis achieved three consecutive defeats in La Liga, leaving them with 42 points in seventh position in the standings. .
For its part, Ray Vallecano He achieved a revitalizing victory that allowed him to add 29 points and take a deep breath, placing himself in 15th place.
At the next meeting, the actors of Manuel Pellegrini must visit Girona while the Rayista team will also be underdogs against Celta de Vigo.
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Source: Latercera
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