“Kike García introduced as Espanyol's first substitution to provide fresh attacking impetus”
“Omar El Hilali booked for arguing with the referee as tensions rise in the second half”
“Chimy Ávila enters the fray as Real Betis search desperately for a breakthrough goal”
“Aitor Ruibal picks up a yellow card for a foul as frustration mounts for the dominant home side”
Real Betis
Espanyol
Outstanding performance
Real Betis•MidfielderReal Betis dominated possession with 70% of the ball and created significantly more chances, but were unable to break down a resolute Espanyol defence in a frustrating goalless draw. The home side registered 19 shots to Espanyol's 8 and created three big chances which they failed to convert, while Espanyol goalkeeper was forced into six saves compared to just one for his counterpart. The match came alive in the second half with a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions as both managers tried to find a breakthrough, but Espanyol's defensive discipline and clinical time-wasting ultimately earned them a valuable point away from home.
How entertaining was this match?
Pol Lozano of Espanyol was awarded a free kick in defense.
Chimy Ávila of Real Betis commits a foul.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Omar El Hilali.
Substitution for Espanyol: Ramon Terrats replaces Edu Expósito.
Offside called against Espanyol. Jofre Carreras is in an offside position.
Clemens Riedel of Espanyol is caught offside.
Rubén Sánchez from Espanyol had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box, but the shot went to the left after a corner.
Corner awarded to Espanyol after Marc Bartra concedes.
Corner awarded to Espanyol after a concession by Marc Bartra.
Pablo Fornals of Real Betis had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from a difficult position on the left after a corner.
Pablo García from Real Betis hits the bar with a left-footed shot from the center of the box following a corner.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Edu Expósito.
Chimy Ávila's shot for Real Betis from the center of the box is blocked. Pablo Fornals provided the assist.
Omar El Hilali of Espanyol commits a foul.
Abde Ezzalzouli from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Espanyol: Jofre Carreras replaces Tyrhys Dolan.
Substitution for Espanyol: Rubén Sánchez replaces Cyril Ngonge.
Foul committed by Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis.
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
Aitor RuibalYellow CardAitor Ruibal of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Aitor Ruibal of Real Betis.
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
Substitution for Real Betis: Pablo García replaces Sergi Altimira.
Substitution for Real Betis: Chimy Ávila comes on for Héctor Bellerín.
Foul committed by Pol Lozano of Espanyol.
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis won a free kick in the attacking area.
Foul committed by Marc Bartra for Real Betis.
Edu Expósito of Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
Clemens RiedelYellow CardClemens Riedel of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
Clemens Riedel of Espanyol commits a foul.
Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis won a free kick in the attacking area.
Marc Bartra of Real Betis had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from over 40 yards on the right wing, but it went very close to the goal from a free kick.
Sergi Altimira from Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Pol Lozano of Espanyol.
Omar El HilaliYellow CardOmar El Hilali of Espanyol receives a yellow card.
Clemens Riedel fouled an Espanyol player.
Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
Missed chance. Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol shoots with his right foot from outside the box, but it's high and wide to the right. The assist came from Edu Expósito.
Substitution for Real Betis: Abde Ezzalzouli replaces Antony.
Corner awarded to Espanyol after Álvaro Valles concedes.
New attacking attempt. Edu Expósito from Espanyol takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved.
Valentín Gómez from Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
Omar El Hilali from Espanyol commits a foul.
Carlos RomeroYellow CardCarlos Romero of Espanyol receives a yellow card for a foul.
Carlos Romero from Espanyol committed a foul.
Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis won a free kick on the right wing.
Omar El Hilali of Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis commits a foul.
Substitution for Espanyol: Kike García replaces Roberto Fernández.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Héctor Bellerín from Real Betis.
Héctor Bellerín of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Tyrhys Dolan against Espanyol.
Aitor Ruibal of Real Betis attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is saved.
Leandro Cabrera of Espanyol commits a foul.
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis won a free kick in an attacking position.
Cyril Ngonge of Espanyol is flagged for offside.
Carlos Romero from Espanyol commits a handball.
Offside called against Espanyol. Roberto Fernández is in an offside position.
Foul by Valentín Gómez of Real Betis.
Cyril Ngonge of Espanyol won a free kick in the defensive area.
Roberto Fernández of Espanyol committed a foul.
Diego Llorente of Real Betis won a free kick in an attacking position.
Sofyan Amrabat from Real Betis misses a chance with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Real Betis and Espanyol.
The first half ends with Real Betis and Espanyol tied at 0-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Pablo Fornals of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol committed a foul.
Foul committed by Valentín Gómez of Real Betis.
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol won a free kick on the right wing.
Omar El Hilali of Espanyol commits a foul.
Aitor Ruibal of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Cucho Hernández from Real Betis misses a chance with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Valentín Gómez of Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
Omar El Hilali of Espanyol commits a foul.
Valentín Gómez from Real Betis won a free kick on the left wing.
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol commits a foul.
Pablo Fornals of Real Betis won a free kick in defense.
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol committed a foul.
New attacking attempt. Roberto Fernández of Espanyol heads the ball from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top left corner. The assist was provided by Tyrhys Dolan with a cross.
Missed chance. Antony from Real Betis shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it goes high after the corner.
Real Betis win a corner after Marko Dmitrovic concedes.
Real Betis win a corner after Marko Dmitrovic concedes.
Aitor Ruibal of Real Betis commits a handball.
Pablo Fornals of Real Betis is called offside.
Antony of Real Betis attempts an attack, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box, but his shot is saved by Espanyol's goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Pablo Fornals with a through ball.
Offside called against Real Betis. Pablo Fornals is offside.
Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis attempts an attack with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Marko Dmitrovic, the goalkeeper for Espanyol, makes a save in the center of the goal. The assist was provided by Héctor Bellerín.
Cucho Hernández of Real Betis misses a chance with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Cucho Hernández's shot from the center of the box is blocked. Héctor Bellerín provided the assist.
Missed chance for Espanyol. Urko González de Zárate shot with his right foot from outside the box after a corner.
Corner awarded to Espanyol after Valentín Gómez concedes.
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Sergi Altimira of Real Betis.
Cyril Ngonge from Espanyol misses a chance with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Pablo Fornals of Real Betis.
Clemens Riedel of Espanyol won a free kick in an attacking position.
Roberto Fernández commits a handball for Espanyol.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Omar El Hilali of Espanyol.
Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from outside the box but missing to the left.
Sergi Altimira from Real Betis won a free kick in an attacking position.
Urko González de Zárate from Espanyol committed a foul.
Missed chance. Edu Expósito of Espanyol shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it goes over the goal.
Antony's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Pablo Fornals provided the assist.
Tyrhys Dolan from Espanyol won a free kick in the attacking area.
Marc Bartra fouled a player from Real Betis.
Omar El Hilali of Espanyol won a free kick in defense.
Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis committed a foul.
Diego Llorente of Real Betis attempts a header from the center of the box, but Marko Dmitrovic of Espanyol makes a save in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Pablo Fornals, who provided the cross.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Omar El Hilali.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Edu Expósito of Espanyol.
The first half begins.
