Match report

Real Betis 2–2 Sevilla: A Thrilling La Liga Draw

Real Betis
Real Betis
2–2
FT
Sevilla
Sevilla
May 12, 2018

Real Betis and Sevilla fought to a 2–2 draw in their La Liga clash, featuring early goal from Real Betis's M. Bartra and a late equalizer from Loren Morón. Sevilla, led by Wissam Ben Yedder, showed resilience with two goals of their own. Both teams showcased excellent attacking intent and defensive resolve in a match filled with turns and twists.

Key Facts

  • • Real Betis scored first through M. Bartra at the 5th minute with an assist from Joaquín.
  • • Sevilla equalized through Wissam Ben Yedder at the 57th minute.
  • • Sevilla took the lead with a goal from Sergiño Dest at the 79th minute, assisted by Ben Yedder.
  • • Loren Morón scored the equalizer for Real Betis at the 81st minute, securing a draw.
  • • Several yellow cards were issued to players from both teams, including A. Guardado for Real Betis and Pablo Sarabia, Clément Lenglet, and Sergiño Dest for Sevilla.

Lineups

Real Betis

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 Pedro López (G)
  • 19 Barragán (M)
  • 23 A. Mandi (D)
  • 5 Jordi Amat (D)
  • 15 Bartra (D)
  • 14 R. Durmisi (D)
  • 17 Joaquín (M)
  • 18 A. Guardado (M)
  • 3 Javi García (M)
  • 6 Fabián Ruiz (M)
  • 7 Sergio León (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 R. Boudebouz
  • 16 Loren Morón
  • 20 Cristian Tello
  • 8 Víctor Camarasa
  • 12 J. Campbell
  • 24 Rubén Castro
  • 41 Dani Rebollo

Sevilla

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 David Soria (G)
  • 4 S. Kjær (D)
  • 25 G. Mercado (D)
  • 18 Sergio Escudero (D)
  • 5 C. Lenglet (D)
  • 10 É. Banega (M)
  • 15 S. N'Zonzi (M)
  • 17 Pablo Sarabia (M)
  • 7 Roque Mesa (M)
  • 24 Nolito (F)
  • 23 Sandro Ramírez (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 W. Ben Yedder
  • 3 M. Layún
  • 22 F. Vázquez
  • 1 Sergio Rico
  • 14 G. Pizarro
  • 20 L. Muriel
  • 21 N. Pareja

Timeline

  1. Real Betis
    5' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Bartra · Assist: Joaquín
  2. Real Betis
    17' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    A. Guardado
  3. Sevilla
    20' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Pablo Sarabia
  4. Sevilla
    24' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Clément Lenglet
  5. Sevilla
    45'+1 Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gabriel Mercado · On: W. Ben Yedder
  6. Real Betis
    46' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Guardado · On: R. Boudebouz
  7. Sevilla
    46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pablo Sarabia · On: Miguel Layún
  8. Sevilla
    57' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Ben Yedder
  9. Real Betis
    59' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sergio León · On: Loren Morón
  10. Sevilla
    71' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    S. Escudero
  11. Real Betis
    73' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Joaquín · On: Tello
  12. Sevilla
    79' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Kjær · Assist: W. Ben Yedder
  13. Real Betis
    81' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Loren Morón
  14. Sevilla
    85' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nolito · On: F. Vazquez
  15. Sevilla
    90' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Miguel Layún

Match Stats

Stat Real Betis Sevilla
Fouls 9 19
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 4 5
Total Passes 431 459
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 347 374
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by M. Bartra set a strong tone for Real Betis but Sevilla quickly responded with a goal by Wissam Ben Yedder to level the score.
  • ▸ Sevilla took the lead with Sergiño Dest's goal, but Real Betis showed their mettle with a late equalizer by Loren Morón, ensuring both teams left with a share of the points.