Real Betis Balompié and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona played to a thrilling 0-0 draw at the Estadio Benito Villamarín, in a La Liga clash that saw both teams create numerous scoring opportunities. Espanyol's defender Fernando Calero headed inches wide in the 25th minute, while Betis' star forward Luuk de Jong was denied by the post late on. The point keeps Espanyol in contention for Champions League qualification, while a well-earned draw boosts Real Betis' hopes of climbing the table.