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SAT 09.11.2024
One of the most intriguing games of Matchday 13 of LALIGA EA SPORTS is the duel between Real Betis and RC Celta, given that both these teams are known for wanting to dominate possession and play attacking football. This is also an interesting match because it represents Borja Iglesias’ return to the stadium where he played some of his best football in LALIGA EA SPORTS, even winning a trophy.
The Galician striker played 181 times for Real Betis, scoring 52 goals and providing 12 assists in total. In LALIGA EA SPORTS specifically, he represented Los Verdiblancos 142 times and netted 39 goals while setting up seven more. During his time in Seville, Iglesias celebrated a Copa del Rey triumph as well as three European qualifications, so he became a fan favourite among many Béticos.
Coming into this reunion with his former club, Iglesias has four goals in 12 league matches with RC Celta and has been playing very well for his new team. He has been an important player in attack, offering a variety of tactical options to the coaching staff thanks to his ability to lose his marker and free up space. His skill in putting the ball in the back of the net has been key too, so he is a real threat for the Real Betis defenders.
Two teams with similar philosophies will meet at the Estadio Benito Villamarín
Real Betis and RC Celta are two teams who both play with high lines while employing an attacking brand of football. They send a lot of players forward and towards the opposition penalty area. This has translated into a good haul of points for both clubs, and they enter this matchday separated by just three points in the standings.
Although both these teams play in a similar way, it’s true that Real Betis have achieved better numbers in defence. They are the joint-third-best team in LALIGA EA SPORTS, level with Getafe CF, Real Sociedad and Rayo Vallecano, in terms of goals conceded, having let in just 10 goals. Only RCD Mallorca, with nine, and Atlético de Madrid, with seven, have conceded fewer. On the other hand, RC Celta are joint-fourth for goals scored, level with Atlético de Madrid and Athletic Club on 18 and only surpassed by the 40 of FC Barcelona, the 21 of Real Madrid and 20 of Villarreal CF.
Furthermore, both teams come into this matchday after achieving good results last weekend. Real Betis returned from San Mamés with a well-earned point, after having defeated Atlético de Madrid at home and CA Osasuna away in the previous two rounds, while the Vigo club defeated Getafe CF at the Estadio ABANCA Balaídos last matchday. As such, this is a clash between two of the most in-form teams in the division.
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