Real Betis and Girona They began their journey in the 2024-2025 League with a draw in a very entertaining match that could have gone either way (1-1). Bartra He put the home team ahead with a header in the opening minutes of the match and Come on tied the score in the second half after a great play by Iker Almena.
Verdiblancos dominate during the first half
Betis’ start to the season was brilliant. The Betis team came out to press from the start with the intention of making Girona’s construction difficult. The first act showed a convinced Betis and a lost Girona, far from the version that amazed last season. The Catalan team has lost important pieces and the new ones try to fit into Míchel’s system.
Betis’ superiority was soon reflected on the scoreboard. A perfectly executed corner by Fekir found Bartrawho connected with an impeccable header that Gazzanigga could do nothing about after six minutes. A dream return for the centre-back, who He returned to the playing fields ten months later after overcoming a serious injury to the Achilles tendon in his right leg.
The home team could have increased their lead on several occasions. Perraud and Juanmi tried their luck without success, but it was Aitor Ruibal the one who enjoyed the best opportunity to score the second. The winger stood up to Gazzanigga after a good collective play, but The Argentine goalkeeper frustrated his attempt with a spectacular save. Girona had little news in the first half, apart from the attempts of an incisive Bryan Gil.
Girona improves in a chaotic second half that could have gone either way
The second part was a real roller coaster. Girona took a step forward and Betis took advantage of the spaces to create danger. The result, 45 minutes of comings and goings that could have turned the game either way. Abel Ruizwho was making his debut for Girona after winning Olympic gold, anticipated what was to come with a shot that hit the post.
But they had to be the young people those who rescued Míchel’s team. A great play by Iker Almena, 20 years old, was pushed into the net by Misehouyof 19, to tie the score.
Far from being satisfied with the tables, Betis and Girona continued to search for the goal of victory, which could have been for anyone. The clearest one was Chimy Avilawho could have left the three points in Seville shortly after Girona’s goal with a shot that crashed into the post.
Despite the ambition of both teams, the score did not move and Betis and Girona start the season with one point which, I’m sure, is not enough for everyone.
