Real Betis vs RCD Espanyol

Real Betis were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Espanyol at La Cartuja despite enjoying 70% possession and firing 19 shots at goal. It was a night of dominance without reward for the hosts in front of over 54,000 fans. Goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic was the standout performer, producing a crucial save to deny Aitor Ruibal in the 29th minute after a slick combination between Cucho Hernández and Héctor Bellerín. Betis threw everything forward late on but Espanyol held firm. The second half grew increasingly tetchy, with Espanyol picking up three yellow cards inside nine minutes — Carlos Romero (62'), Omar El Hilali (67'), and Clemens Riedel (70') — as they put bodies on the line to protect their clean sheet. The point extends winless runs for both clubs. Betis stay fifth but their European charge is losing momentum, while Espanyol sit 11th and will gladly take a hard-earned point from Seville.