#2 Gus Poyet’s histrionics failed to inspire a comeback
Under Poyet, Betis had already collected eight points from seven games before coming into this match. Before the game, speaking to Sid Lowe of The Guardian, Poyet was expressive enough to share his views in his current stint as a manager with the Seville-based club and the need for players to enjoy such an occasion.
On the night, he was expressive on the touchline as he tried to inspire his players. A fighting second half display from the men in green and white though only resulted in a solitary goal for the side. However, Poyet must have been pleased with the number of chances that his side created in the second half.
His reaction to a throw in being awarded after a Madrid clearance bounced off the referee’s head only for Madrid to be awarded the throw-in capped off a frustrating but a very animated night for the Uruguayan.
