Match report

Alaves Defeats Real Betis 2-1 in La Liga Thriller

Alaves
Alaves
2–1
FT
Real Betis
Real Betis
Jan 25, 2026

Alaves stunned Real Betis with a well-fought win, securing a 2-1 victory at home in La Liga action on January 25th. Early goals from Carlos Vicente and Tomas Martinez put Alaves in control before Azzeddine Ezzalzouli's late strike for Betis provided a tense finish.

Key Facts

  • • Alaves scored first through Carlos Vicente in the 3rd minute, assisted by Llorente Boye.
  • • Tomas Martinez doubled Alaves' lead with an assist from Pape Ibáñez at the 47th minute.
  • • Azzeddine Ezzalzouli pulled one back for Real Betis in injury time, but it was too late to change the outcome.
  • • Real Betis had a penalty canceled by VAR in the 30th minute involving A. Ezzalzouli.

Lineups

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Sivera (G)
  • 14 N. Tenaglia (D)
  • 23 C. Protesoni (D)
  • 5 J. Pacheco (D)
  • 17 Jonny Otto (D)
  • 7 C. Vicente (M)
  • 8 A. Blanco (M)
  • 19 P. Ibanez (M)
  • 10 C. Alena (M)
  • 11 T. Martinez (F)
  • 15 L. Boye (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 R. Fernandez
  • 33 R. Montero
  • 3 Yusi
  • 6 A. Guevara
  • 18 J. Guridi
  • 20 Calebe
  • 21 A. Rebbach
  • 24 V. Parada
  • 34 A. Manas

Real Betis

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 P. Lopez (G)
  • 40 A. Ortiz (D)
  • 5 M. Bartra (D)
  • 4 Natan (D)
  • 16 V. Gomez (D)
  • 6 S. Altimira (M)
  • 21 M. Roca (M)
  • 7 Antony (M)
  • 8 P. Fornals (M)
  • 10 A. Ezzalzouli (M)
  • 11 C. Bakambu (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Valles
  • 13 Adrian
  • 3 D. Llorente
  • 9 C. Avila
  • 12 R. Rodriguez
  • 18 N. Deossa
  • 50 I. Corralejo Mantero
  • 52 P. Garcia

Timeline

  1. Alaves
    3' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vicente · Assist: L. Boye
  2. Real Betis
    30' Real Betis Var · Penalty cancelled
    A. Ezzalzouli
  3. Real Betis
    36' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    Natan

    Foul

  4. Alaves
    47' Alaves Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Martinez · Assist: P. Ibanez
  5. Real Betis
    60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Natan · On: Diego Llorente
  6. Real Betis
    60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Altimira · On: C. Avila
  7. Real Betis
    60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Antony · On: P. Garcia
  8. Alaves
    66' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    C. Alena

    Foul

  9. Alaves
    72' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Martinez · On: J. Guridi
  10. Real Betis
    76' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Pablo Fornals · On: N. Deossa
  11. Real Betis
    76' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Bakambu · On: I. Corralejo Mantero
  12. Alaves
    83' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Vicente · On: A. Guevara
  13. Alaves
    90'+2 Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Alena · On: Yusi
  14. Alaves
    90'+2 Alaves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Ibanez · On: A. Rebbach
  15. Real Betis
    90' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ezzalzouli

Match Stats

Stat Alaves Real Betis
Fouls 17 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 84%
Offsides 5 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 18
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 364 453
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 8
Shots on Target 9 4
xG 1.27 1.38
Shots off Target 2 6
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 266 381
Shots Inside Box 9 12
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Vicente set the tone for Alaves, giving them confidence and momentum.
  • ▸ Real Betis' missed penalty opportunity in the 30th minute was a turning point that could have shifted the game's direction. However, Alaves capitalized on this setback by scoring again to widen their lead.