75% Possession, One Goal: Betis Beat Getafe 1-0

Real Betis defeated Getafe 1-0 at Estadio de La Cartuja, Sevilla, to claim a fifth win in six La Liga matches. Abde Ezzalzouli scored the only goal in the 45th minute, with Troy Parrott providing the assist. Betis led 1-0 at half-time and held that advantage through the second half.

Betis make pressure count before the break

Real Betis controlled the match from the opening stages, using sustained possession to restrict Getafe’s opportunities. The hosts had 75% of the ball and completed 597 accurate passes from 672 attempts, while Getafe completed 146 accurate passes from 215. Betis also produced 22 total shots compared with Getafe’s eight.

The decisive moment arrived at the end of the first half. Ezzalzouli finished a move supplied by Parrott to put Betis ahead in the 45th minute. The goal gave the home side a reward for its greater control, although the final margin did not reflect the difference in attacking volume.

Soria keeps Getafe in contention

Getafe goalkeeper David Soria was the visitors’ standout performer despite the defeat. He made six saves and received a 7.7 match rating, helping keep the score at 1-0. Betis registered eight shots on goal, compared with two for Getafe, while the hosts also led 9-3 in shots inside the box.

The statistics showed Betis’ dominance, but the scoreline remained narrow. Getafe had only two goalkeeper saves to make from its own attacking efforts, while Álvaro Vallés made two saves for Betis. The visitors’ limited threat meant the single goal was enough, but Soria’s work prevented a wider result.

Discipline adds pressure to Getafe’s task

The match became more difficult for Getafe late on. Mario Martín Rielves was booked in the 53rd minute and received a red card in the 87th, leaving Getafe with 10 players for the closing stages. José Bordalás Jiménez, David Cordón Mancha, Nemanja Gudelj and Juan Sebastian Boselli Graf also received yellow cards for Getafe. Ángel Ortiz was booked for Betis.

Both coaches used the interval to make changes, with Getafe introducing Johan Mojica and Enes Ünal, while Betis brought on Héctor Bellerín. Betis later replaced Isco with Dani Ceballos and Parrott with Cucho Hernández. Getafe also introduced Boselli Graf for Andrés García.

Result strengthens Betis’ position

The victory leaves Real Betis ranked third with 15 points from six matches, a record of five wins and one loss. It also extends a recent run that began with four wins in their last five listed matches. Getafe remain 15th with five points, one win, two draws and three losses. Their listed form now includes another defeat, while their goal difference stands at -4.

Ezzalzouli was the highest-rated player, scoring once and earning an 8.2 rating in 72 minutes. He also recorded one shot on target and two key passes, while Parrott finished with an assist, one shot on target and two key passes.