The La Liga match between Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao on February 25, 2024, was a heated affair that saw Betis go on to secure a comfortable 3-1 victory. The victory was largely decided by critical moments in the first and second halves, with Betis executing properly at the right times.

With four-player goals spread across the match, it was clear that both teams performed aggressively. Real Betis opened the scoring just 12 minutes and 33 seconds into the first half, signaling their intent early on. They continued their scoring spree with their second goal secured at the 37th minute of the first half. Athletic Bilbao managed to claw back one goal before halftime at the 51st minute, but the early momentum built by Betis seemed to have left a daunting task for Bilbao. In fact, it was Betis who extended their lead just 6 minutes and 47 seconds into the second half, effectively crushing any hopes of a Bilbao comeback.

Beyond goals scored, the match was riddled with disciplinary issues, especially for Athletic Bilbao who received five yellow cards and one red card. This not only hampered their performance but also disrupted their gameplay. The first yellow card received, coming just 32 minutes into the match, painted a vivid picture of Bilbao's struggles as they tried to cope with Betis' attack.

From a perspective of efficiency and tactical discipline, Real Betis seemed to have the upper hand throughout the match. As indicated by the statistics, they had fewer fouls than Athletic Bilbao (14 compared to 12), indicating that they were more disciplined in their challenges. Bilbao's five yellow cards, compared to just one for Betis, also underscore the notion that Betis was better organized and disciplined.

In the realm of set pieces, Real Betis again had the edge over Bilbao, with five corner kicks to Bilbao's three. This suggests that Betis was able to effectively maintain pressure on Bilbao's defense and create more scoring opportunities.

Regarding offsides, both teams were equally disciplined, with both committing two each. However, considering all the factors, it was undeniably Betis' ability to convert chances, maintain discipline, and handle key moments better that led to their victory in this La Liga clash.

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