Real Betis defeated Athletic, 3x1, on Sunday, on matchday 26. In this competition, Manuel Pellegrini's team came from a draw, and Ernesto Valverde's team came from a win. In the starting XI there was Johnny Cardoso .
Chimy Ávila opened the score after 13 minutes. In an unlucky moment Yuri Berchiche scored an own goal with 38 minutes on the clock. In the 40th minute, Athletic saw Nico Williams get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. Shortly before the interval, Gorka Guruzeta fired home for Ernesto Valverde's team.
Johnny Cardoso netted the last goal after 67 minutes.
After the result Athletic are 5th in the table, with 49 points, while Real Betis sit 6th place, with 42 points. Next up, Manuel Pellegrini's team visit Atlético de Madrid, while Ernesto Valverde's team will host Barcelona.
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Chimy Ávila 13' Johnny Cardoso 67' | Yuri Berchiche 38' (o.g.) Gorka Guruzeta 45' |
