MATCH REPORT | Manquepierda (1-1; 3-2 aggregate)
A great Real Betis gets really close to the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals
This is not going to be a usual match report. Dear Bético, it will be just a few lines. Because with this Betis, both in win and defeat, there is no need for words.
We could talk about the epic goal from Borja Iglesias in last minute of the game to go into extra time in Frankfurt, which proves, once again, that this team is relentless in any scenario. We could also speak about the pride all the Béticos feel even if they had just witnessed their team being eliminated from the UEFA Europa League in a cruel end, in the last play of a game that was going to the penalty shootout.
A proof of how competitive this team can be. The best example of 'manquepierda' (even if they lose) of a squad and fans that leave Europe with honour.
The horizon still looks beautiful, with two important months ahead full of challenges for the Green and Whites in LaLiga and Copa del Rey. It's time to focus on Celta. Once again, even if the word appears many times in this brief tale, MANQUEPIERDA.
Eintracht Frankfurt: Trapp, Tuta, Hinteregger, N'Dicka, Knauff, Jakic, Sow (Rode 103'), Kostic, Lindstrom (Lammers 103'), Kamada (Hauge 66'), Borré (Paciencia 83').
Goals: Hinteregger (120').
Real Betis: Rui Silva, Sabaly, Pezzella, Bartra, Miranda (Juanmi 46'), Guido Rodríguez, Canales (William Carvalho 66'), Joaquín (Lainez 66'), Aitor Ruibal, Fekir (Rodri 110'), Willian José (Borja Iglesias 78').
Goals: Borja Iglesias (90').
Booked: Juanmi, Pezzella, Ruibal, Guido Rodríguez.
Referee: Michael Oliver (England).