Match report
Alaves Upsets Real Betis 2-1 in La Liga Thriller
Real Betis
1–2
FT
Alaves
Jul 16, 2020
In a surprising turn of events, Alaves stunned Real Betis with a 2-1 victory in La Liga action on 2020-07-16. Despite a late goal by Loren Morón, Real Betis couldn't overcome Alaves' early dominance led by Joselu and Rodrigo Ely. The match was filled with yellow cards and substitutions, with Alaves maintaining their lead until the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • Real Betis 1–2 Alaves
- • Joselu scored the first goal for Alaves at 53 minutes
- • Rodrigo Ely extended Alaves' lead at 77 minutes
- • Loren Morón scored for Real Betis in the 90th+4 minute
- • Rodrigo Ely was sent off with a red card in the 90th+6 minute
Lineups
Real Betis
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Dani Martín (G)
- 22 Emerson (D)
- 23 Aïssa Mandi (D)
- 4 Zouhair Feddal (D)
- 6 Alfonso Pedraza (D)
- 21 Guido Rodríguez (M)
- 32 Edgar Gonzalez (M)
- 10 Sergio Canales (M)
- 8 Nabil Fekir (M)
- 17 Joaquín (M)
- 9 Borja Iglesias (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Joel Robles
- 19 Antonio Barragán
- 12 Sidnei
- 15 Álex Moreno
- 5 Marc Bartra
- 20 Diego Lainez
- 24 Carles Aleñá
- 3 Javi García
- 14 William Carvalho
- 7 Juanmi
- 11 Cristian Tello
- 16 Loren Moron
Alaves
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 Roberto Jiménez (G)
- 27 Alberto Rodríguez (D)
- 5 Víctor Laguardia (D)
- 4 Rodrigo Ely (D)
- 17 Adrián Marín (D)
- 16 Edgar Mendez (M)
- 15 Ljubomir Fejsa (M)
- 10 Víctor Camarasa (M)
- 11 Luis Rioja (M)
- 24 Oliver Burke (F)
- 9 Joselu (F)
Substitutes
- 31 Aritz Castro
- 6 Lisandro Magallán
- 12 Rafa Navarro
- 8 Tomás Pina
- 38 José Luis Rodríguez
- 18 Aleix Vidal
- 20 Pere Pons
- 19 Manu García
- 36 Abdallahi Mahmoud
- 32 Paulino De la Fuente
- 29 Borja Sainz
- 7 Lucas Pérez
Timeline
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23' Alaves Card · Yellow CardJoselu
Roughing
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36' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardJoaquín
Roughing
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46' Alaves subst · Substitution 1Off: Manu García · On: L. Fejsa
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53' Alaves Goal · Normal GoalJoselu · Assist: O. Burke
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55' Alaves Card · Yellow CardAlberto Rodríguez
Roughing
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58' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2Off: Juanmi · On: Edgar González
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63' Alaves Card · Yellow CardEdgar Méndez
Tripping
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66' Alaves subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Pons · On: Edgar Méndez
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72' Alaves Card · Yellow CardRoberto Jiménez
Foul
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73' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3Off: Loren Morón · On: Joaquín
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76' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardZ. Feddal
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77' Alaves Goal · Normal GoalRodrigo Ely · Assist: Camarasa
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81' Alaves subst · Substitution 3Off: Aleix Vidal · On: O. Burke
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82' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardÁlex Moreno
Roughing
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84' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Alena · On: N. Fekir
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88' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardG. Rodriguez
Roughing
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90'+2 Real Betis Card · Yellow CardJuanmi
Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+4 Real Betis Goal · Normal GoalLoren Morón · Assist: Emerson Royal
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90'+5 Alaves subst · Substitution 4Off: Tomás Pina · On: Camarasa
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90'+6 Alaves Card · Red CardRodrigo Ely
Tripping
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90'+6 Alaves subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Magallán · On: Alberto Rodríguez
Match Stats
| Stat | Real Betis | Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 69% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 9 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 600 | 219 |
| Yellow Cards | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 3 |
| Possession | 72% | 28% |
| Accurate Passes | 528 | 152 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Joselu's goal at 53 minutes gave Alaves the crucial early lead, setting the stage for their victory.
- ▸ Rodrigo Ely's second goal at 77 minutes provided a cushion, despite Real Betis' late push and Loren Morón's goal in the 90th+4 minute.