Match report

Real Betis Defeats Girona 2-1 in La Liga Showdown

Girona
Girona
1–2
FT
Real Betis
Real Betis
May 28, 2023

Real Betis secured a crucial 2-1 win over Girona, thanks to two goals from Borja Iglesias who turned the game around after an early setback. Despite falling behind in the 36th minute when Martín Gutierrez put Girona ahead with an assist from Reinier, Real Betis showed resilience and fought back through Iglesias' brace.

Key Facts

  • • Girona took the lead in the 36th minute via Martín Gutierrez (assist: Reinier)
  • • Borja Iglesias equalized for Real Betis at 47'
  • • Real Betis secured a late victory with Borja Iglesias' second goal at 77'
  • • Girona made several substitutions in the latter part of the game, including Y. Herrera and Valery
  • • Real Betis also made multiple substitutes, notably Aitor Ruibal replacing Sergio Canales

Lineups

Girona

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 P. Gazzaniga (G)
  • 4 Arnau Martínez (D)
  • 15 Juanpe (D)
  • 5 David López (D)
  • 3 Miguel Gutiérrez (D)
  • 18 Oriol Romeu (M)
  • 8 V. Tsygankov (M)
  • 21 Y. Herrera (M)
  • 19 Reinier (M)
  • 11 Valery (M)
  • 9 V. Castellanos (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 B. Espinosa
  • 14 Aleix García
  • 7 C. Stuani
  • 16 Javi Hernández
  • 20 Yan Couto
  • 1 Juan Carlos
  • 26 Toni Fuidias
  • 25 A. Callens
  • 24 Borja García
  • 34 Biel Farres

Real Betis

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bravo (G)
  • 23 Y. Sabaly (D)
  • 19 Luiz Felipe (D)
  • 3 Edgar González (D)
  • 33 Juan Miranda (D)
  • 5 G. Rodríguez (M)
  • 14 William Carvalho (M)
  • 10 Sergio Canales (M)
  • 28 Rodri (M)
  • 21 Ayoze Pérez (M)
  • 9 Borja Iglesias (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Juanmi
  • 18 A. Guardado
  • 17 Joaquín
  • 24 Aitor Ruibal
  • 12 Willian José
  • 29 Juan Cruz
  • 20 Abner
  • 4 P. Akouokou
  • 13 Rui Silva
  • 11 Luiz Henrique
  • 2 Martín Montoya
  • 25 Dani Martín

Timeline

  1. Girona
    36' Girona Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gutierrez · Assist: Reinier
  2. Girona
    46' Girona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Juanpe · On: Bernardo Espinosa
  3. Real Betis
    47' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Iglesias · Assist: Sergio Canales
  4. Girona
    61' Girona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Herrera · On: A. Garcia
  5. Real Betis
    68' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Perez · On: Juanmi
  6. Real Betis
    77' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Iglesias · Assist: J. Miranda
  7. Girona
    78' Girona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Valery · On: C. Stuani
  8. Girona
    78' Girona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Reinier · On: Javi Hernández
  9. Girona
    79' Girona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: David López · On: Y. Couto
  10. Real Betis
    82' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: William Carvalho · On: A. Guardado
  11. Real Betis
    82' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodri · On: Joaquín
  12. Real Betis
    86' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    G. Rodriguez

    Foul

  13. Real Betis
    88' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Sergio Canales · On: Aitor Ruibal
  14. Real Betis
    88' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Iglesias · On: Willian Jose

Match Stats

Stat Girona Real Betis
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 87%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 18
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 501 442
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 1.08 2.46
Shots off Target 5 9
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 438 386
Shots Inside Box 8 12
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came when Borja Iglesias equalized for Real Betis at 47', reversing the early momentum of Girona's goal.
  • ▸ Real Betis' second goal by Borja Iglesias in the 77th minute solidified their lead, sealing a much-needed victory despite numerous substitutions.