The Monday action in La Liga saw Real Betis launch a remarkable comeback to come from two goals down to edge out Alaves 3-2.
The victory consolidated the Seville-based club’s place in the top six whilst also seeing them to move to within just six points of a top four spot.
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However, the victory also took place on International Women’s Day and the home club made a fitting tribute to mark the occasion.
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Our treasure. Our heritage. The 13 women who have season ticket holders for longer. pic.twitter.com/FPstKmgjK3
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) March 5, 2021
Ahead of the encounter, Betis invited their 13 longest-serving female season ticket holders to the club’s facilities and offer them a special shirt with their names emblazoned on the back.
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Honor to each one of the Béticas around the world.#ForeverGreen pic.twitter.com/nL6UDy60ro
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) March 9, 2021
Then, ahead of kick-off in Monday night’s encounter – the home side lined up with each of those specially designed shirts over their matchday kit.
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We’ll play #RealBetisAlavés on Monday with this special armband!#InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/piRlrtoezf
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) March 5, 2021
Manuel Pellegrini’s side also had a special captain’s armband to mark the week dedicated to female members.
Betis have won four successive matches to propel their European challenge.
