His passing accuracy, especially the long balls (9 correct out of 12), was crucial for Betis to bypass Atlético's press His contributions weren't limited to defense; he also played a key role in the attack with 3 key passes Marc Bartra (D, #5) - As the captain, Bartra led by example. He was involved in 10 clearances and won 6 duels, showcasing his defensive prowess Diego Llorente (D, #3) - Llorente had a solid game, with a 7.3 rating, contributing to Betis' clean sheet with 7 clearances and 4 interceptions Iker Losada (M, #19) also came off the bench, adding energy to the midfield in the closing stages Atl. José María Giménez (D, #2) - Despite the team's loss, Giménez had a solid performance, even though his efforts were marred by an own goal that gave Betis the lead Koke (M, #6) - The captain tried to lead his team's efforts to find an equalizer, maintaining high passing accuracy and involvement in play
Both teams didn’t capitalize on big chances, leaving the scoreline barren at halftime First Half Stats Chart Second Half Stats Chart Final Stats Chart The first goal, a masterclass of teamwork and precision, set the tone for Leganés' dominance. Celta introduced fresh legs with J. Manquillo and H. Sotelo, aiming to inject pace and creativity. Nastasić, with a total of 6 clearances and a 7.3 rating, was particularly notable for his defensive prowess Positioned at 11th, Celta Vigo has accumulated 13 points from the same number of matches. As the season progresses, the standings in LaLiga continue to evolve with each matchday. For teams like Leganés and Celta Vigo, every point is crucial in their quest for survival and success.
First Half Stats Chart Djené (2, D, Captain) - Showed leadership with a 6.8 rating, winning 5 duels Omar Alderete (15, D) - The standout defender with a 7.4 rating, his performance was marked by a big chance created and an on-target scoring try Diego Rico (16, D) - With a 7.2 rating, Rico was a key player, making 3 key passes and winning 6 duels Mauro Arambarri (8, M) - Scored Getafe's only goal, earning a 6.8 rating César Tárrega (15, D) also contributed defensively with a 6.3 rating Enzo Barrenechea (5, M) was the standout midfielder, scoring Valencia's goal and achieving a 7.3 rating Luis Rioja (22, M) added width and depth, earning a 6.6 rating Forward: Hugo Duro (9, F) led the line with a 6.7 rating, though he struggled to find the back of the net For teams like Getafe and Valencia, every match becomes crucial in their quest for safety.
Adam Wharton (#20) - A solid midfield performance with a 7.3 rating Jefferson Lerma (#8) - Played 22 minutes with a 6.8 rating Tyrick Mitchell (#3) - Offered width and defensive stability, earning a 7.2 rating Forwards:Ismaïla Sarr (#7) - Active on the wing with a 7.1 rating Edward Nketiah (#9) and Daichi Kamada (#18) added fresh legs late in the game with ratings of 6.8 and 6.7, respectively Defenders:Pedro Porro (#23) and Destiny Udogie (#13) worked the flanks, with ratings of 6.9 and 7, respectively Forwards:Brennan Johnson (#22) and Dominic Solanke (#19) led the line with Johnson earning a 7.2 rating Mikey Moore (#47) completed the attacking trio, playing 62 minutes with a 6.3 rating Guglielmo Vicario's performance in goal was remarkable, with 5 saves that kept Tottenham in the game. Their commendable goal difference of +12 is a testament to their solid defense and prolific attack
On the other side, Newcastle United, despite their valiant efforts in London, stay in the 12th spot with 12 points. The top of the table sees Manchester City leading the charge, sitting comfortably at the summit with 23 points. Their unbeaten run includes 7 wins and 2 draws, showcasing their dominance with a goal difference of +11. Arsenal and Aston Villa occupy the 3rd and 4th positions respectively, both with 18 points. Conversely, at the bottom of the table, the relegation battle is heating up.
