In a highly competitive La Liga match held at the Benito Villamarin on the 9th of December 2023, Real Betis and Real Madrid battled through a unified showing, ending in a draw with a scoreline of 1-1.

Interestingly, the match saw Real Betis commandeering the major part of the play. Although nailing fewer goals with their shots on target, the home team dominated with a total of 6, doubling Real Madrid's 2. However, a closer look at their shots off target emphasises a very different story - Betis had a significant 8 shots missing the mark while Real Madrid dealt with a staggering 10 shots off target, reflecting on each team's missed opportunities and inefficiencies in their attack.

Both teams show comparable assist profiles, each registering a single assist. Willian Jose, for Betis, supplied the pass that led to Aitor Ruibal’s goal. Ruibal’s goal uplifted Betis's momentum, matching Madrid's score when Jude Bellingham scored from an assist by Brahim Diaz.

A game-changing element was the admirable tenacity displayed by Real Betis during the half-time. Betis managed to turn a draw from the jaws of defeat, despite being a goal down, exhibiting an enthralling display of resolve and determination.

In terms of discipline, there was a sharp contrast between the teams, with Betis players Aitor Ruibal and Ayoze Perez earning 2 yellow cards, in contrast with Madrid’s solitary yellow card awarded to Daniel Ceballos. This suggests a more aggressive gameplan from Betis, further solidified by their higher foul count of 14 versus Madrid's 7. Despite these numbers, none of the players were red-carded during the match which indicates an overall maintained decorum in the heat of the game.

The match was not without its share of set-piece action, with 8 corner kicks for Betis and 6 for Madrid, indicating a tactical, high-pressure offensive approach from both sides. The single offside committed by Real Madrid, compared to Betis’ flawless record, underlines Madrid’s aggressive yet sometimes flawed forward play.

Analyzing these statistics, the higher number of shots, both on and off targets, and higher possession from Betis, it's clear that Betis were the more dominant side during the match. However, Madrid's ability to keep the scoreline even despite fewer chances underpins their resolute defending and an efficient attack that made good use of every opportunity. What this tie also represents is that there was no significant statistical factor that guaranteed a definitive outcome in favour of either side, illustrating the cutthroat competitive nature of the game.

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