PLAYER RATINGS | Real Betis 3-0 Elche

Despite having registered none of their new signings yet, Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis romped to an impressive 3-0 win over Elche on the opening matchday.

REAL BETIS

Rui Silva: 6.5

Aitor Ruibal: 7.5 – Forced the red card after he was brought down following a spectacular run past several Elche players. Lively up and down the right flank.

Germán Pezzella: 7

Edgar González: 6

Álex Moreno: 7 – Was at his typically industrious self down the left, linking regularly with Juanmi and Fekir.

Guido Rodríguez: 7

William Carvalho: 8 – Assisted Juanmi’s first and Betis’ second with a phenomenal long pass. Dominated the midfield as the game progressed.

Rodri Sánchez: 7

Nabil Fekir: 9 – His alertness and desire caught Roco unawares, leading to the first goal. Made something happen every time he was on the ball.

Juanmi: 9 – Evaded defensive challenges with some delicate touches to expertly set up both his goals.

Borja Iglesias: 7 – Scored the opener and was a constant thorn in the Elche backline with his persistent pressing.

SUBSTITUTES:

Rober: 6

Loren Morón: 6

Fran Delgado: 6.5

Paul Akouokou: 6

Juan Miranda: 6

ELCHE

Édgar Badía: 7 – Prevented an even more embarrassing scoreline with some good saves.

Helibelton Palacios: 4.5 – Left with the Herculean task of dealing with Juanmi, Fekir and Moreno’s combination on his side after the sending off, and unsurprisingly endured a difficult night.

John Donald: 2 – Sent off after just 16 minutes when he brought down Aitor Ruibal, leaving Elche limping with ten men for most of the game.

Enzo Roco: 3 – Was caught napping by Nabil Fekir for the first goal and was hauled off at half-time.

Pedro Bigas: 5

Johan Mojica: 6 – Lively on the left flank, and perhaps the only Elche player who added anything of substance in attack.

Omar Mascarell: 4.5

Gerard Gumbau: 5

Pere Milla: 5 – His glancing header was cleared off the goalline by Pezzella.

Fidel: 5.5

Roger Martí: 4.5 – Uninfluential in his 65 minutes on the pitch.

SUBSTITUTES:

Diego González: 4.5

Tete Morente: 5

Ezequiel Ponce: 5

Josan: 5

Alejandro Alfaro: 5

GSFN

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