Villarreal draws against Betis in its La Liga 2015-16 debut
The Villarreal CF made its La Liga 2015-16 debut getting one point on the visit to Betis’ Benito Villamarín stadium. The Yellows played a tactical game and got ahead of the score with a goal scored by Roberto Soldado. This was his first goal for the Submarine. Villarreal enjoyed several clear chances to score and secure the three points, but Marcelino’s men finally saw the locals scoring the equalizer with five minutes to go.
MATCH FACTS:
- Real Betis Balompié: Adán; Piccini, Bruno, Pezzella, Vargas; Xavi Torres, N’Diaye (Fabián, 76’); Cejudo (Ceballos, 65’), Jorge Molina (Rennella, 80’), Portillo; and Rubén Castro.
- Villarreal CF: Areola; Mario, Víctor Ruiz, Bailly, Jaume Costa; Nahuel, Bruno, Pina, Samu Castillejo (Trigueros, 78’); Leo Baptistao (Bakambu, 60’) and Soldado (Samu García, 67’).
- Goals: 0-1, min. 31: Soldado. 1-1, min. 87: Rubén Castro.
- Referee: Iñaki Vicandi Garrido (Basque Committee). Yellow card for Bruno (25’), Cejudo (35’), Pezzella (50’) for Betis and Samu Castillejo (49’) for Villarreal. He sent off Bruno Soriano with a direct red card on the 92nd minute.
- Attendance: 38.572 fans.
