March saw Europe’s top leagues kick into high gear as we head towards the closing third of the campaign. With domestic places still up for grabs, and European competitions providing a distraction for many of the elite sides across the continent, we’ve seen several big performances from across the domestic, European competitions and also the international break sandwiched between it all. As a result, we’ve had a tough choice for POTM, but we think our selection is deserving of the recognition for the last few weeks.

Isco helped Real Betis to an unbeaten month of domestic action, winning 4 of 4 games in La Liga against some tough opponents, while also battling on a European front as they played out their Conference League clash in which they cruised into the next round. Across all competitions, Isco made 6 appearances and bagged 4 goals and 4 assists, a great return for his efforts making him deserving of this months award.

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Match By Match

March 1st: Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid – Starting off the month with a huge victory over the Spanish giants, Betis flew into March by beating Real Madrid and coming from behind to do so. Setting up the equaliser in the 34th minute, and bagging the penalty to win the tie, Isco was hugely influential across the 90 minutes. With his goal and assist, he also created the most chances (6) and was given ma of the match for his efforts, earning a 9.1/10 FotMob rating to start the month.

March 9th: Real Betis 1-0 Las Palmas – After the Real Madrid win, Betis drew in their Conference League 1st leg, in which Isco bagged another goal and an 8.6/10 FotMob rating, followed up with 90 minutes against Las Palmas as Betis’ unbeaten month continued. Isco was fairly quiet in this game, having his lowest rated game of the month. He missed a penalty to put the game to bed, but still managed the most passes (74), 90% pass accuracy, drew the most fouls (3), 100% long ball accuracy, 100% tackles won, 100% aerial duels won. A solid showing despite not getting in on the scoring action.

March 16th: Leganes 2-3 Real Betis – The goal contributions returned however as Isco bagged a goal and assist in the Conference League 2nd leg, before repeating the feat in the win over Leganes, earning an 8.8/10 FotMob rating. In what was a close game where Betis fell 2-0 down before half-time, Isco’s efforts were key in getting the game back in the favour of the visiting side. Another 2 goal contributions to continue Betis’ strong March efforts.

March 30th: Real Betis 2-1 Sevilla – Rounding off the month, Isco was influential again as he bagged an assist while Betis came from behind to beat Sevilla, and maintain an unbeaten month across all competitions. Isco’s assist brought about 8 goal contributions in all competitions, he also managed to create the most chances (3), maintained 93% pass accuracy, 100% long ball accuracy, 100% tackles won and made 5 recoveries. A strong showing again and a great month overall for Betis and Isco.