A thrilling Copa del Rey quarter-final clash between Espanyol and Real Betis ended in a 1-1 draw at the RCDE Stadium.
Both teams played an engaging match, with Real Betis dominating possession (62%) and Espanyol's attacking prowess causing problems for their opponents, with their shots on goal demonstrating that. While Betis had a significant edge in shots (16 to 13), Espanyol managed to keep the game balanced with their impressive ball possession and strategic play.
The match featured some truly exciting moments! Borja Iglesias opened the scoring for Espanyol in the 27th minute, a fantastic goal that got the home crowd roaring. Real Betis fought back strongly and equalised in the 81st minute thanks to a goal by A. Sanabria. The final minutes saw a flurry of substitutions from both sides, but neither team could find the decisive breakthrough.
Espanyol looked to control the midfield with a focus on strong defensive play, while Betis employed a more direct approach, aiming to exploit Espanyol's vulnerabilities with quick attacks and strategic set-pieces.