Match report

Real Betis Stuns Real Madrid 2-0 in La Liga Clash

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
0–2
FT
Real Betis
Real Betis
May 19, 2019

Real Betis stunned La Liga giants Real Madrid with a 2-0 victory, thanks to goals from Loren Morón and Jese. The match was marred by Real Madrid's disciplinary issues, with four yellow cards, including to key players like F. Valverde and D. Carvajal. Real Betis, on the other hand, showed resilience and tactical acumen, capitalizing on the opportunities presented by Madrid's defensive lapses.

Key Facts

  • • Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 2-0 in La Liga
  • • Loren Morón scored the first goal in the 61st minute
  • • Jese netted the second goal in the 75th minute
  • • Real Madrid received four yellow cards: M. Llorente, F. Valverde, D. Carvajal, and Isco
  • • Real Madrid made three substitutions: B. Diaz for M. Asensio, Isco for F. Valverde, and Lucas for K. Benzema

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 12 Marcelo (D)
  • 6 Nacho (D)
  • 2 Daniel Carvajal (D)
  • 5 R. Varane (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 18 Marcos Llorente (M)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 21 Brahim Díaz (F)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 28 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Marco Asensio
  • 22 Isco
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez
  • 25 T. Courtois
  • 23 Reguilón
  • 8 T. Kroos
  • 11 G. Bale

Real Betis

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Pau López (G)
  • 23 A. Mandi (D)
  • 5 Bartra (D)
  • 4 Z. Feddal (D)
  • 20 Junior Firpo (M)
  • 18 A. Guardado (M)
  • 14 William Carvalho (M)
  • 34 W. Kaptoum (M)
  • 21 G. Lo Celso (F)
  • 2 Francis Guerrero (M)
  • 16 Loren Morón (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Jesé
  • 11 Cristian Tello
  • 12 Sidnei
  • 24 Emerson
  • 7 Sergio León
  • 1 Joel Robles
  • 22 D. Lainez

Timeline

  1. Real Betis
    30' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    W. Kaptoum
  2. Real Madrid
    37' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    M. Llorente
  3. Real Madrid
    49' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    F. Valverde
  4. Real Madrid
    58' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    D. Carvajal
  5. Real Madrid
    60' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Diaz · On: M. Asensio
  6. Real Betis
    61' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Loren Morón · Assist: A. Guardado
  7. Real Betis
    68' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Kaptoum · On: Jese
  8. Real Madrid
    69' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Valverde · On: Isco
  9. Real Betis
    74' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Loren Morón · On: Tello
  10. Real Betis
    75' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Jese · Assist: J. Firpo
  11. Real Madrid
    76' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Benzema · On: Lucas
  12. Real Madrid
    85' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Isco
  13. Real Betis
    90'+1 Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: William Carvalho · On: Sidnei

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Real Betis
Fouls 18 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 85%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 9
Corners 1 5
Total Passes 466 533
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 2 7
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 401 453
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Betis capitalized on Real Madrid's early discipline problems, with M. Llorente and F. Valverde receiving yellow cards before the half-hour mark, setting the stage for their tactical dominance
  • ▸ The introduction of Jese for W. Kaptoum in the 68th minute proved crucial as he scored the second goal, sealing the victory for Real Betis