Published 13:36 IST, December 1st 2020
Pellegrini's Real Betis loses again in Spanish league
Eibar defeated Real Betis 2-0 in the Spanish league, handing Manuel Pellegrini's team its fifth loss in six matches.
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Eibar defeated Real Betis 2-0 in Spanish league, handing Manuel Pellegrini's team its fifth loss in six matches.
Japan forward Yoshiri Muto and Esteban Burgos scored five minutes apart early in second half to give Eibar away victory.
Basque Country club moved to 12th place, while Betis dropped to 15th after its third defeat in a row. It was outscored 17-5 in its last six games, with its only win against promoted Elche.
Pellegrini has been trying to rebuild his team without Spain midfielder Sergio Canales, who injured a tendon two weeks ago with national side and is expected to be out until next year.
Eibar has lost only one of its last seven games. It won at Benito Villamar n Stadium in Seville despite playing without defender Paulo Oliveira and forward Quique Gonz lez because of injuries, and without striker Kike Garcia because of a suspension.
(Im credit: AP)
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13:36 IST, December 1st 2020