Abde’s late goal gave Betis a 1-0 win over Getafe at La Cartuja, moving the Seville club up to third in LaLiga with 15 points from six matches. The game stayed tight throughout, with both sides making tactical adjustments before Betis broke through on a counterattack near the end.
Manuel Pellegrini made seven changes to his starting lineup, and the gamble paid off. 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 was confirmed after a review and came from a quick transition, something Betis had struggled to produce earlier in the match.
Betis had 75% possession and registered 22 shots, with 8 on target, compared with Getafe’s 25% possession and 2 shots on target.
Getafe, led by Bordalás, never found much rhythm but threatened a few times. Each time, Betis goalkeeper Valles was alert, including when he made a basic double save after a risky backpass from Facundo Bernal. Even when play stopped for offside, Valles stayed focused and showed good form.
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 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 basic role in the move that led to the goal. Parrott, who came on after the break, linked up well with Antony and lifted the attack. Bellerín, Dani Ceballos, Riquelme and Cucho all came off the bench but had little time to influence the game. Fidalgo’s short appearance went ungraded.
Official post-match reports said Getafe failed to register a single shot on target and finished the match with ten men after Mario Martín was sent off in the 87th minute. Betis’s back line dealt with Getafe’s few attacks and held together through some tense moments. Pellegrini’s ability to rotate the squad and still get results shows the team’s depth and cohesion. With 15 points from 18, Betis has started the season strongly.
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Betis’s blend 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 regulars and new faces alike. If Betis keeps defending well and taking its chances, the team will stay in the mix at the top of LaLiga.
