- Betis built a 3-goal lead by half-time to secure a 3:1 win over Girona
- Isco recorded a goal and assist on his birthday
- Betis moved within one point of a Champions League qualification spot
Key Takeaways:
Real Betis defeated Girona 3-1 away from home in a match from the 32nd round of La Liga. The visitors secured a comfortable three-goal lead before the break, moving them just one point away from Champions League qualification.
Isco is back to his very best at Real Betis this season 🥹💚 pic.twitter.com/BcMAzVXrHE
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) April 21, 2025
In the 6th minute, Isco delivered a corner kick that found Johnny Cardoso, who headed in from close range to make it 1-0. In the 39th minute, Antony took advantage of a pinpoint assist from Romain Perraud deep inside the box and sent the ball into the bottom left corner for 2-0.
Just three minutes later, Betis struck again. Isco rose above everyone in the penalty area and headed home for 3-0. Thus, Isco became the sixth player in La Liga in 21st century to both score and assist on his birthday, and the oldest to achieve that feat at 33 years. In the dying moments of the match, the hosts pulled one goal back. Cristhian Stuani scored from close range after a deflected shot fell kindly into his path.
With this win, Betis sit in 6th place on 51 points, while Girona remain in 16th with 34, just three points above the drop zone. Meanwhile, Betis have suffered only one defeat in their last nine league matches.