Match report

Real Betis 1–1 Valencia: A Draw at Benito Villamarín

Real Betis
Real Betis
1–1
FT
Valencia
Valencia
May 23, 2025

Real Betis held off Valencia to secure a hard-fought draw at the Benito Villamarín. Antony put Betis ahead after 40 minutes, assisted by Isco, but R. Mir equalized for Valencia with just under an hour remaining. Despite multiple substitutions and late-game pressure, neither side could break through again.

Key Facts

  • • Real Betis: Antony scored the opening goal in the 40th minute, assisted by Isco.
  • • Valencia Equalizer: R. Mir netted for Valencia at the 75-minute mark, assisted by A. Almeida.
  • • Substitutions: Both teams made several substitutions to try and regain momentum.
  • • Cards: César Tárraga (Valencia) and H. Duro (Valencia) received yellow cards late in the match.

Lineups

Real Betis

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Adrián (G)
  • 24 Aitor Ruibal (D)
  • 5 Marc Bartra (D)
  • 6 Natan (D)
  • 12 R. Rodríguez (D)
  • 18 Pablo Fornals (M)
  • 16 Sergi Altimira (M)
  • 7 Antony (M)
  • 22 Isco (M)
  • 36 Jesús Rodríguez (M)
  • 19 C. Hernández (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 A. Ezzalzouli
  • 11 C. Bakambu
  • 14 William Carvalho
  • 32 N. Mendy
  • 15 R. Perraud
  • 41 Manu González
  • 31 Guilherme Fernandes
  • 46 Mateo Flores
  • 52 Pablo García
  • 40 Ángel Ortiz

Valencia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 G. Mamardashvili (G)
  • 3 Cristhian Mosquera (D)
  • 15 César Tárrega (D)
  • 4 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 21 Jesús Vázquez (D)
  • 8 Javi Guerra (M)
  • 5 E. Barrenechea (M)
  • 23 Fran Pérez (M)
  • 10 André Almeida (M)
  • 16 Diego López (M)
  • 12 U. Sadiq (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 Luis Rioja
  • 9 Hugo Duro
  • 17 Iván Jaime
  • 11 Rafa Mir
  • 18 Pepelu
  • 19 M. Aarons
  • 1 Jaume Doménech
  • 24 Yarek Gąsiorowski
  • 20 D. Foulquier
  • 14 José Gayà
  • 13 S. Dimitrievski
  • 6 Hugo Guillamón

Timeline

  1. Real Betis
    40' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Antony · Assist: Isco
  2. Valencia
    56' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Perez · On: L. Rioja
  3. Valencia
    56' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: U. Sadiq · On: H. Duro
  4. Valencia
    59' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    César Tárrega

    Foul

  5. Real Betis
    60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jesús Rodríguez · On: A. Ezzalzouli
  6. Real Betis
    60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Cucho Hernandez · On: C. Bakambu
  7. Valencia
    68' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Javier Guerra · On: Iván Jaime
  8. Valencia
    68' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Lopez · On: R. Mir
  9. Real Betis
    73' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Isco · On: William Carvalho
  10. Real Betis
    73' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bartra · On: Nobel Mendy
  11. Valencia
    75' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mir · Assist: A. Almeida
  12. Real Betis
    77' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Rodriguez · On: R. Perraud
  13. Valencia
    83' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Mir

    Foul

  14. Valencia
    84' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Almeida · On: Pepelu
  15. Valencia
    90'+4 Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    H. Duro

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Real Betis Valencia
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 84%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 9
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 488 539
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 0.93 0.77
Shots off Target 8 4
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 422 453
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of R. Mir for Valencia was pivotal, as he scored a goal to level the score at 75 minutes.
  • ▸ Real Betis' early lead through Antony's goal set the tone for an intense match but could not hold off Valencia's comeback.