Betis returns to the smile on the basis of goals and returns to the sixth position

it Manuel Pellegrini’s Betis rejoined the victory at Heliopolis by defeating comfortably Athletic Club. The blue and white team regains sixth place and also the good feelings after the European elimination against Dinamo Zagreb. Gruzeta scored the only goal for the Bilbao team, while Chimy Ávila, Yuri Berchiche (pp) and Johnny Cardoso They gave the victory to the locals.

The Sevillian team dominated the first half at will in Heliópolis. The white-and-blue team launched a proposal based on high pressure, consistency in defense and transitions. Thus came the first goal of the afternoon, converted by Chimy Avila after a magnificent transition led by John and the amount of aid Willian Josewho in the 33rd minute came close to 2-0 with a long-range shot.

Betic’s side showed an efficiency they hadn’t shown… and found themselves with a lucky point to increase the distance on the board as a rebound from a shot from Willian Jose caused Yuri scored an own goal (37′). The game started with a wonderful sideline center from Nabil Fekiranother of the outstanding figures.

Except this, Nico Williams He was sent off after the blue-and-white goal for a double yellow card: the first for a foul Fekir and the second for applause Cuadra Fernandez in front of his face, which caused his immediate expulsion. The fornals was close to making it 3-0 thanks to a deep ball from Aitor Ruibal, a key piece for Pellegrini. Although the outlook was more hopeful for victory, Gorka Guruzeta He reduced the gap on the scoreboard on the eve of half-time with a fine header from Berenguer’s corner at the near post.

The second round started with a good opportunity Berenguer through a powerful execution looking for the long stick, while Pezella immediately threatened with a dangerous headbutt that Unai Simon cleaned up William Carvalho (63′) with an attempt from a distance warned Athletic, who in the 67th minute received the third and last goal for the Heliopolitans. A new transition led by Willian Jose and sent by Fekir It ended with a huge shot by Johnny Cardoso from outside the box that went straight into the net to end the contest.