Diego Lainez made his first La Liga start for Real Betis as Quique Setien’s men fell 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao, in action of Week 21 of the Spanish Primera División.
Lainez made the surprise start as a forward in a 3-5-2 formation before being subbed off for fellow Mexican Andres Guardado in the 75th minute.
Despite controlling possession early in the game, Real Betis were unlucky to go down in the scoreline midway through the first period when a giveaway in their own half led to Iker Muniain slotting home the 1-0.
Nonetheless, Lainez looked active for the “Verdiblancos” and even had a shot saved in the 35th minute.