Parrott gets assist but Betis outgunned at Levante
- On Saturday, Levante defeated Real Betis 5-2 in a difficult match. Republic of Ireland attacker Troy Parrott made his first Liga start for the visitors, providing a fine assist during the loss.
- Manager Manuel Pellegrini selected Parrott after a lively debut against Valencia last Tuesday. Pellegrini managed player fitness in 29 degree heat, rotating the squad ahead of next Friday's game against Real Madrid.
- Parrott held off four defenders in the penalty area to set up Marc Bartra for a 16-yard finish. Rodrigo Riquelme later headed home to equalize, leaving the teams level at 2-2 at halftime.
- Roger Brugue scored in the 56th minute to restore Levante's lead. Following Parrott's substitution, Real Betis struggled to maintain momentum, eventually falling to a 5-2 defeat at Estadi Ciutat.
- This result marked Real Betis's first defeat of the season. The team faces a challenging fixture at home to Real Madrid next Friday, requiring quick recovery after the Levante loss.
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