Abde's goal in the final minutes gave Betis a 1-0 win over Getafe, moving them to third in LaLiga. The match was defined by disciplined defending and key saves.
Abde’s late goal was enough for Betis to edge past Getafe 1-0 at La Cartuja, moving the Seville club up to third in LaLiga with 15 points from six matches. The game was tight throughout, with both sides making tactical adjustments and Betis finally breaking through on a counterattack near the end.
Manuel Pellegrini made seven changes to his starting lineup, and the gamble worked. Betis kept Getafe quiet and recorded another clean sheet. They controlled the first half, holding most of the ball and creating chances, but couldn’t find the net until the closing minutes. Abde’s winner, confirmed after a review, came from a quick transition—something Betis had struggled to produce earlier in the match.
Betis enjoyed a commanding 75% possession and registered 22 shots, with 8 on target, compared to Getafe's 25% and just 2 shots on target.
Getafe, led by Bordalás, never found much rhythm but did threaten a few times. Each time, Betis goalkeeper Valles was alert, including a key double save after a risky backpass from Facundo Bernal. Even when play was stopped for offside, Valles stayed focused, showing the form he’s in right now.
Betis’s defense had its moments. Natan was sharp on the right, reading danger well. Valentín Gómez and Junior had mixed nights—solid at times, but not always convincing. In midfield, Facundo Bernal kept asking for the ball and tried to set the tempo. Deossa and Antony brought energy and some creativity. Antony, in particular, showed his usual technical skill but missed a clear chance inside the box.
Isco was quiet before halftime but played a key role in the move that led to the goal. Parrott, who came on after the break, linked up well with Antony and gave the attack a lift. Bellerín, Dani Ceballos, Riquelme, and Cucho all came off the bench but didn’t have much time to influence the game. Fidalgo’s short appearance went ungraded.
According to official post-match reports, Getafe failed to register a single shot on target and finished the match with ten men after Mario Martín was sent off with a red card in the 87th minute.
Getafe’s few attacks were handled by Betis’s back line, which, despite some tense moments, held together. Pellegrini’s ability to rotate the squad and still get results shows the depth and cohesion in the team. With 15 points from 18, Betis has started the season strongly.
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Betis’s mix of discipline and individual quality has set a high bar in the early weeks. The squad’s depth and tactical flexibility are clear strengths, and Pellegrini is getting good performances from both regulars and new faces. If Betis can keep defending well and take their chances, they’ll stay in the mix at the top of LaLiga.
