Real Betis Aims to Seal the Deal Against Gent in Conference League Showdown
Real Betis is in a commanding position as they prepare to host Belgian side Gent in the second leg of their UEFA Conference League knockout playoff clash at the Estadio Benito VillamarÃn. With a comfortable 3-0 lead from the first leg, Manuel Pellegrini’s men have one foot firmly in the last 16, and the Spanish side will be looking to finish the job in style.
In the first leg, Betis showcased their dominance, particularly in the second half. Manchester United loanee Antony wasted no time in breaking the deadlock just after the restart, followed by goals from Cedric Bakambu and Sergi Altimira to cap off a clinical performance. That victory gave them a significant cushion heading into this return fixture, and with home advantage on their side, Betis will be full of confidence.
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Momentum is also on their side, as they come off a strong 3-0 win against Real Sociedad in La Liga. Antony was on the scoresheet once again, while substitute Marc Roca added a late brace to secure the victory. This win ended Betis’ recent struggles at home in the league, but their Conference League form at the Benito VillamarÃn has been rock solid, with three wins and a draw in four home games.
On the other side, Gent faces an uphill battle. The Belgian side needs at least three goals just to force extra time, and their recent away record does not inspire much confidence. They have won just one of their last 14 competitive away matches, making a dramatic comeback seem highly unlikely. That being said, they will take some encouragement from their recent 3-2 league win over Beerschot, where Dante Vanzeir’s two penalties helped them claw back from a deficit.
However, with Betis in fine form and playing in front of their home fans, Gent’s aggressive approach could backfire. If they push forward too recklessly in search of goals, Betis has the firepower to punish them on the counter. With Antony, Bakambu, and the creative presence of Ezzalzouli in attack, Pellegrini’s side is more than capable of adding to their lead.
Prediction? A comfortable Betis win. Gent may get on the scoresheet, but expect the Spanish side to seal their place in the last 16 with another strong performance.
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