Martin Braithwaite scored the only goal of the game to give the hosts a slender 1-0 lead. This proved to be enough, as they won the match without conceding a goal. Braithwaite also made some runs in behind and took two shots on goal, one of which was stopped by the goalkeeper. His goal proved to be the difference in the end.
Espanyol made sure that they clung on to their 1-0 lead as they denied Real Betis an opportunity to climb up in La Liga. The hosts, who mainly depended on counterattacks, were quick and clinical. Betis, on the other hand, couldn’t create many clear chances even after having most of the possession.
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