Giovani Lo Celso shined outstandingly in the victory of the Real Betis 2-1 against Getafein a match pending on the third date of the Spanish LaLiga. The Argentine midfielder was the absolute protagonist, scoring the two goals that gave his team the victory and demonstrating why he is a key piece in the team’s scheme. Manuel Pellegrini.
Lo Celso’s first goal came from the penalty spot, executed with mastery to open the scoring and put Betis ahead. The Argentine’s coolness and precision in high-pressure situations stood out, as Getafe had managed to keep a close match up to that point. However, the best was yet to come, as Lo Celso was not satisfied with the penalty and starred in one of the most memorable moments of the match.
The second goal was a work of art. Lo Celso, from the edge of the area, took a shot with the outside of his footpopularly known as a auction “three fingers”, which left the Getafe goalkeeper with no options. The ball took a surprising effect, deflected off a defender and slipped into the goal, unleashing euphoria among the Betis fans. This type of play, which requires a perfect combination of technique, confidence and creativity, generated admiration on social networks and in the media, which highlighted the Argentine’s ability to finish with such quality.
In addition to his goals, the first he scored this season in Spain, Lo Celso was a constant driving force in the Betis midfield. He distributed the game intelligently, recovered balls and led his team’s attacks with his usual ability to find spaces and filter dangerous passes. His performance was the most outstanding in a solid collective performance by the Sevillian team, which managed to win against a Getafe that did not stop fighting throughout the match.
Real Betis continues its path in La Liga with the hope of staying in the fight for European places, and players like Lo Celso will be key to achieving that goal. The Argentine’s versatility, his ability to adapt to different positions in the midfield and his ability to make a difference in decisive moments make him one of the most important players for Pellegrini’s team.