Betis thrashed 4-0 in Getafe in La Cartuja and closed the year in European positions in LaLiga. Aitor Ruibal was the figure with a double, the Colombian Cucho Hernández and Pablo Fornals scored the other goals for the team led by Manuel Pellegrini.
The first blow of the match came early. At 16 minutes, Antony sent a precise cross from the right and Aitor Ruibal rose above the entire Getafe defense to connect a powerful header, impossible for goalkeeper David Soria. It was 1-0 that reflected local dominance.
The Betis managed the timing and the ball throughout the first half. “Engineer” Pellegrini’s team was the absolute protagonist, although the fans demanded greater force to go into the break with a larger lead. On the other hand, José Bordalás’ team showed few answers and much to correct for the complement.
At the beginning of the second half the partnership from the first goal reappeared. Antony was one-on-one with Soria, but his shot hit the post. The rebound fell to Ruibal, who coolly controlled and finished with his left foot to sign his double and extend the lead.
With the game already underway, andl ‘Cucho’ Hernández began to take over the limelight. The Colombian filtered a great pass for Pablo Fornals, who controlled it, faced the goal and finished with class to score 3-0, unleashing the party in the stands.
But there was still more to go. After a cross from the right, the Getafe defense was unable to clear and a rebound was created inside the area. Ruibal tried again, the rear did not react and Hernández appeared there to push her and seal the final 4-0, crowning a perfect night and ratifying his great presence in Spanish football.
Betis closed the day with a convincing win, collective play and high-level figures, while Getafe left beaten and with many doubts after a performance well below expectations.
The Colombian Nelson Deossa started for the locals and the Uruguayan Mauro Arambarri for the visit. The Argentines Gio LoCelso, Valentín Gómez and Chimy Ávila entered in the second half.
