It was a dramatic game in Seville. Real Betis managed to score three goals in the second half and have a dramatic come-back.
Interesting strategy from Manuel Pellegrini
The Chilean coach decided to play against Alaves with a very interesting strategy. Keep in mind that Real Betis had three consecutive wins in La liga and the team was ready for a fourth win. Betis is winning games after losing a home-match against Barcelona. It was easy for Lionel Messi and co to win the game at hom-estadium of Real Betis. After that loss, Manuel rearranged everything and changed the situation. Experts believe that team spirit is different right now and that’s why Real Betis is getting closer to a good position in La Liga.
Real Betis played the game with the only striker ahead. Juanmi was the only striker and his main goal was moving the penalty area of the opponent. The defense of Alaves could not keep up with Juanmi in the second half and lost the game in the end. Sergio Canales was playing from the left-wing. Garcia was attacking from the right-side and Fekir was playing from the deep.
3 goals in the second half.
Alaves won the first half. Team scored two goals and dominated the pitch for the first 45 minutes. Joselu opened the score-line in the 12th minute. Alaves took the two-goals lead very soon. After getting an assist from Duarte, Mendez scored a goal in the 24th minute.
Real Betis changed everything in the second half. Joaquin and Iglesias started the game in the second half. They replaced Cuardado and Garcia respectively. Iglesias and Joaquin both played on the wings and changed the structure of the attacking line. Betis attacks became more dangerous from the very start of the second half. In the 61st minute Betis scored first a goal from the penalty spot. Joaquin soon scored a goal and equalized the game. Real Betis did not stop there and went for their third goal. Iglesias scored a brace at the end of the game and gave three points to the club. Currently the team is in the sixth position of the table.