Real Betis returns to the Benito Villamarín with the aim of bouncing back from their last two matches, in which they only managed to earn one point. After a 1-1 draw against Gran Canaria on Thursday, they will now face RCD Espanyol in the 8th round of LaLiga EA Sports. The match will be officiated by Hernández Hernández with Del Cerro Grande in the VOR room.
In an interview with club media, Rui Silva expressed his satisfaction with the team’s victory and emphasized the importance of controlling both ends of the field. He also praised Lo Celso for his contributions to the team and highlighted his own performance, stating that he always tries to do his best to help the team.
Iker Losada also shared his thoughts after the win, expressing happiness and pride. He mentioned that despite not scoring many goals in previous matches, it was important to secure a victory at home. He also praised Lo Celso’s playing style and expressed excitement about being part of future competitions.
The article also mentions a heartwarming moment involving Lo Celso and a Betis fan named Paco Rodríguez. The fan was able to attend the match thanks to Ambulancia del Deseo Foundation and Real Betis fulfilling his wish. After scoring a goal in the game, Lo Celso approached Rodriguez, took a photo with him, and gave him his jersey.
The atmosphere at Benito Villamarín is already buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming derby against Sevilla after this victory against Espanyol. The fans showed their support throughout the match as they celebrated each goal opportunity created by their team.
Pellegrini spoke highly of his team’s performance during a press conference after the game. He praised their collective play and defensive strength but acknowledged that there is room for improvement in terms of finishing chances. He emphasized that while winning against Espanyol was important, their focus now shifts towards their upcoming European competition before preparing for the derby.
it was an eventful match for Real Betis as they secured another win at home thanks to Lo Celso’s goal-scoring prowess. With this victory, they move up to eighth place in LaLiga standings.In a match between Real Betis and RCD Espanyol, Ez Abde made the decision to take a penalty kick despite repeated instructions from coach Pellegrini. This decision resulted in Abde missing the penalty, causing frustration for Pellegrini. The first half ended with no goals, although Betis had the better chances. Aitor, a player for Real Betis, reached his 100th game in La Liga during this match. Pellegrini expressed the need for his team to win and stay in the upper half of the table. He also emphasized the importance of converting scoring opportunities with more accuracy. The position of striker has been a challenge for Betis this season, with multiple players being tried out in that role. Bakambu is expected to start as striker soon and potentially secure that position permanently. Manolo González, coach of RCD Espanyol, acknowledged that facing Betis would be difficult due to their consistent performance over several years under the same coach. The match is set to begin soon at Estadio Benito Villamarín.The Real Betis will face RCD Espanyol in a LaLiga EA Sports match on Sunday at 18:30. Alejandro Hernández Hernández will be the referee for the game, with Carlos del Cerro Grande in charge of the VAR. Hernández has previously officiated both in La Liga and Segunda Division matches for Betis, with mixed results. The team has won nine games, drawn eight, and lost twelve under his refereeing. However, their best performances have come when playing at home in Benito Villamarín stadium.
In the first seven matches of LaLiga this season, Betis has had several complaints about refereeing decisions that went against them. They believe that certain plays should have been called in their favor but were not recognized by the referees. This has led to frustration among the players and calls for a change in how justice is administered on the field.
Abner, who was transferred from Real Betis to Olympique Lyonnais last summer, has been called up to represent Brazil’s national team for two official matches against Chile and Peru as part of World Cup 2026 qualification.
Betis has been subjected to many fouls this season, with opponents committing a total of 106 infractions against them so far. This averages out to fifteen fouls per game. In contrast, Betis players have committed only seventy-nine fouls themselves.
In previous seasons when both teams were in La Liga together, Betis had a positive record against Espanyol with five wins, three draws, and two losses.
The match between Real Betis and RCD Espanyol is set to kick off soon at Estadio Benito Villamarín stadium.
