On 27 January, one of the matches of the 22nd round of the Spanish football championship took place. Met Mallorca (Spain) and Betis (Sevilla).
Spanish Championship, 22nd round
Mallorca (Spain) - Betis (Sevilla) - 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: S. Altimira (45+1)
Warnings: Toni Lato (75), Rui Silva (79), Jaume Costa (90+5).
In the La Liga match between Mallorca and Real Betis at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix, both teams fought hard but Real Betis came away with a 1-0 victory. The first half started with great energy and determination from both sides. However, in the 45th minute Real Betis managed to turn the tide. S. Altimira scored a brilliant goal, putting his team in the lead just before the break. At the start of the second half, both teams made important substitutions to strengthen their squads. Real Betis got G. Pezzella and A. Diao in the 46th minute, while Mallorca got M. Valient and C. Larin in the 58th minute. These changes were aimed at giving fresh energy and momentum to their teams. Real Betis also made a substitution in the 66th minute, releasing N. Fekir in place of Willian José. This tactical change brought in a player known for his attacking abilities and added another dimension to Real Betis' attacking play. Mallorca, on the other hand, made a fourth substitution in the 79th minute, replacing T. Lato with J. Costa.
Seeking to level the score, Mallorca injected fresh energy and attacking options into the game to turn the tide of the match in their favour. However, in the 75th minute, Mallorca faced a setback when T. Lato received a yellow card. This caution forced him to be cautious for the rest of the match, which could have affected the team's defensive solidity. In response to Mallorca's substitutions, Real Betis made a fourth substitution in the 84th minute when Luis Enrique replaced J. Cruz. This substitution was aimed at giving the defence more stability to finish the game. With each passing minute, the tension on the pitch increased, leading to a yellow card for J. Costa in the 90th minute. Despite the efforts of both teams and numerous substitutions, the score remained 1-0 in favour of Real Betis. This tough win will certainly give Real Betis confidence, while Mallorca will have to regroup and analyse their game in order to be stronger in the next matches. This match demonstrated the competitive nature of La Liga, with both teams showing glimpses of quality football. Each substitution contributed to the dynamics of the game, making it exciting for the fans.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Athletic - Mallorca, Betis - Getafe.
| Mallorca | Betis | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kicks to the goal | 2 |
| 14 | Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty area | 4 |
| 14 | Offences | 6 |
| 5 | Corner | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 1 |
| 498 | Total assists | 453 |
| 416 | Accurate assists | 377 |
| 84% | Accuracy of passes | 83% |