In a remarkable display during matchday 17 of La Liga, Aitor Ruibal starred for Betis, netting two goals as they overwhelmed Getafe 4-0. Under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, Betis established their superiority from the get-go, showcasing effective teamwork and attacking prowess.
Ruibal opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a brilliant header, followed by a spectacular long-range strike just three minutes into the second half (48’). Pablo Fornals added to the tally with a goal in the 51st minute, and Juan Hernández sealed the deal with a clinical finish in the 58th minute.
Getafe’s attempt to find the back of the net was thwarted when striker Borja Mayoral missed a penalty in the 88th minute, further emphasizing the visitors’ struggles throughout the match.
Aitor Ruibal was undeniably the player of the match, contributing not only with his two goals but also with 16 key passes while aiming at the goal on four occasions. Another standout player was Antony, providing precision with 26 successful passes and also seeking to score.
Coach Manuel Pellegrini fielded a 4-5-1 formation for Betis, featuring Álvaro Valles in goal, a defensive lineup including Ángel Ortiz, Marc Bartra, Natan, and Ricardo Rodríguez, with a midfield comprising Marc Roca, Nelson Deossa, Antony, Pablo Fornals, and Aitor Ruibal, while Juan Hernández led the attack.
On the other hand, Getafe, managed by José Bordalás, opted for a 4-4-2 setup, which included David Soria in goal and a defensive quartet of Juan Iglesias, Domingos Duarte, Djené Dakonam, and Allan Nyom.
The match was officiated by referee Miguel Sesma Espinosa at the Benito Villamarín Stadium.
Looking ahead, Betis will face Real Madrid in their next fixture, while Getafe will travel to play against Rayo Vallecano. With this victory, Betis climbs to 28 points, placing them sixth in the league, whereas Getafe remains with 20 points in 11th place.
Substitutions for Betis
65’ 2T – Aitor Ruibal for Rodrigo Riquelme
66’ 2T – Natan for Valentín Gómez
74’ 2T – Antony for Giovani Lo Celso
85’ 2T – Ángel Ortiz for Héctor Bellerín, Pablo Fornals for Chimy Ávila
Substitutions for Getafe
58’ 2T – Adrián Liso for Juanmi, Mario Martín for Javi Muñoz, Allan Nyom for Diego Rico, Kiko Femenía for Alex Sancris
Yellow Card for Getafe:
21’ 1T – Allan Nyom (Unsporting behavior)