Leganés Falls to Betis on Late Goals
Leganés suffered a heartbreaking 2-0 defeat to Real Betis at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Sunday afternoon. The match was a tight affair for the majority of the game, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, Betis managed to find the back of the net twice in the final 15 minutes, courtesy of goals from Borja Iglesias and Nabil Fekir, to secure all three points.
A Tight First Half
The opening 45 minutes saw both teams largely cancel each other out. Leganés, despite playing at home, struggled to get into the game and create any real danger. Betis, on the other hand, looked more composed in possession but lacked the final touch in the final third.
Neither side managed to register a shot on target in the first half, with the game going into the break goalless.
Betis Breaks the Deadlock
The second half started in a similar vein to the first, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, Betis finally broke the deadlock in the 75th minute when Borja Iglesias tapped in a rebound after Leganés goalkeeper Sergio Herrera had saved an initial shot from Fekir.
Leganés tried to respond, but they found Betis' defense to be resolute. They continued to press for an equalizer, but they were ultimately undone by a second Betis goal in the 87th minute.
This time, Fekir himself found the back of the net with a clinical finish after Sergio Canales played a neat pass through the Leganés defense.
Leganés Frustrated
Leganés' players were visibly frustrated at the final whistle, having lost the game to two goals scored late on. The result left them still searching for their first win of the season, while Betis moved up to seventh in the La Liga table.
Leganés will now need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid a long season fighting against relegation. They will next face Valencia at the Estadio de Mestalla next weekend.
Betis, meanwhile, will look to build on their win against Leganés when they take on Celta Vigo at the Estadio Benito Villamarín next weekend.
Key Takeaways
- Betis' late goals proved to be the difference in a tight match.
- Leganés' lack of attacking threat proved costly.
- Betis' win sees them move up to seventh in the La Liga table.
- Leganés will need to improve quickly if they want to avoid a relegation battle.
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