Goalless draw between Deportivo Alavés and Real Betis in La Liga
Deportivo Alavés and Real Betis could not be separated in La Liga, playing out a goalless draw at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. The match ended 0-0, with Alavés defender A. Sedlar shown a red card in the 86th minute. After two matchdays, Deportivo Alavés have one point and Real Betis have two.
No goals in Vitoria-Gasteiz
The Estadio de Mendizorroza provided the backdrop for a tense La Liga clash between Deportivo Alavés and Real Betis, but spectators were left without a goal to celebrate. Neither side managed to find the decisive pass or finish, leaving the scoreboard blank at 0-0. A draw that does little to flatter either club's statistics, yet in a competition like La Liga every point carries its weight.
Sedlar's red card shapes the closing stages
The most significant individual moment of the match came just before the final whistle. Alavés defender A. Sedlar received a red card in the 86th minute, forcing his side to see out the remaining seconds with ten men. Despite the numerical advantage, Real Betis were unable to make their extra man count in the time that remained.
Standings after two matchdays
With this result, Deportivo Alavés sit on one point in La Liga after two games played. Real Betis fare slightly better with two points from their opening two fixtures. Both clubs, then, have plenty of room for improvement in the early stages of the season.
Upcoming fixtures in La Liga
Deportivo Alavés continue their La Liga campaign with an away trip to Real Sociedad on 28 August, a home fixture on 1 September, and an away match against Espanyol on 15 September. Real Betis host Getafe on 28 August, then travel to Real Madrid on 1 September before returning home to face Leganés on 15 September.
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Source: Sportmonks
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