Betis climb to third in LaLiga with win over Getafe
Real Betis secured a 1-0 victory over Getafe, moving them to third place in LaLiga. The match was marked by a goal from Ez Abde, who has recently faced political scrutiny regarding his support for Spanish territory Ceuta.
Why it matters
The intersection of professional sports and political expression continues to be a significant point of tension in European football.
Ez Abde, a Moroccan international who has found himself embroiled in political controversy, scored Thursday as Betis won 1-0 at Getafe to continue their strong start to the Spanish season.
The winger was accused on social media of betraying his country after wearing a shirt in support of Spain's North African territory Ceuta, before his side's previous match. Meanwhile, several Real Madrid players, including Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, remain under sustained attack from the Spanish right for rolling up their sleeves to conceal the message.
On Thursday, in their temporary home at neighbouring Sevilla's Cartuja Stadium, Abde struck just before halftime. He was found in space in the penalty area by Troy Parrott, and popped the ball inside the far post.
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