Real Betis marked the beginning of their two-year stay at La Cartuja Stadium in style, clinching their first La Liga victory of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Deportivo Alavés. With the Estadio Benito Villamarín undergoing refurbishment, fans were eager to see how Manuel Pellegrini’s men would adapt to their temporary home ground — and they were not disappointed.
The Match Breakdown
Alavés, coming into the clash on the back of a dramatic 2-1 win over Levante, started brightly. Within just two minutes, Jon Guridi forced Pau López into an important save, reminding Betis that they were in for a battle.
Betis, however, soon found its rhythm. The breakthrough came courtesy of Giovani Lo Celso, who pounced on a loose ball in the six-yard box after Cucho Hernández’s header was blocked. The Argentine midfielder made no mistake, giving the home crowd plenty to cheer about.
In the second half, Héctor Bellerín almost doubled the advantage with a clever near-post strike, but Alavés goalkeeper Antonio Sivera was alert. Alavés pushed hard for an equalizer, with Abde Rebbach’s free-kick and Pablo García’s strike both testing López. Yet Betis’ defense held firm, sealing their first La Liga clean sheet since February.
Key Takeaways
- Real Betis end their four-game winless run in La Liga head-to-heads with Alavés.
- Lo Celso shines as the match-winner, highlighting Betis’ midfield strength.
- Defensive resilience returns, with Pau López making key saves.
- Betis now sit temporarily at the top of La Liga with four points from two games.
What’s Next?
The victory gives Pellegrini’s side confidence ahead of their next La Liga fixture away to Celta Vigo. For Alavés, the task doesn’t get any easier, as they prepare to host Atlético Madrid, one of Spain’s giants
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✨ Final Word
Real Betis’ narrow win over Alavés wasn’t just about three points — it was about setting the tone for their La Liga campaign. Tanzanian fans should keep an eye on Betis this season, as their mix of attacking flair and defensive resolve could make them one of the surprise packages in Spain.
