There is no time for more, Betis takes advantage of its home condition to show its level, continue its good streak and add its eleventh victory of the season after beating Alavés 4-0 at the Benito Villamarín.
Alavés changed their lineup in an attempt to react: Alberto Rodríguez, Manuel García and Tomás Pina came on for Gonzalo Escalante, Antonio Moya and Jason Remeseiro.
After just over 45', Betis are showing why they are at the top of LaLiga after beating Alavés, a team that has not been able to react for a few days now.
Betis would reach 37 points, would not move from third place but would cut the lead over Sevilla, who has 44 points; on the other hand, Alavés would reach 20 points, which would take them out of the relegation zone.
Alberto Rodríguez Baró, Mamadou Sylla, Tomás Pina, Antonio Sivera, Manuel García Alonso, Facundo Pellistri, Iván Martín Núñez, Pere Pons, Miguel la de la Fuente Escudero, Abdel Abaar and Javier López Carballo.
In just under an hour, Betis and Alavés will be playing their 21st match of the season. For the moment, both teams are already doing warm-up exercises.
In a few moments we will share with you the starting Betis vs Alaves live, as well as the latest information from Benito Villamarin Stadium. Stay tuned for up-to-the-minute live coverage of the match on VAVEL.
Meanwhile, more than a week ago, the Babazorros did not take full advantage of their home form at the Mendizorroza Stadium, as they ended up drawing 0-0 against Athletic Bilbao.
On the previous matchday, with one player down after Alexandre Moreno was sent off in 33', drew 1-1 in their visit to Vallecas against Rayo; their goal was scored by Sergio Canales in 45+3'.
On the other hand, the team coached by the Spaniard José Luis Mendilibar has fallen short, so much so that it is currently in the eighteenth position (relegation zone) with 17 points, after four wins, five draws and eleven defeats; it has scored 16 goals and conceded 30.
The team led by the Chilean Manuel Pellegrini has done a great job, and proof of this is that it is in third place with 34 points, the result of ten wins, four draws and six defeats; it has scored 33 goals and conceded 24.
This Tuesday afternoon, in the city of Seville, the teams of Betis and Alaves will face each other for the second time in the competition, and they will do so in very different situations, since while the locals are at the top of the general classification, the visitors are at the bottom of the table.
Welcome to VAVEL.com’s coverage in the 21st matchday of LaLiga of Spain, season 2021-2022: Betis vs Alaves Live Updates!
My name is Alan Rodriguez and I’ll be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL.