Match report

Real Betis Defeats Valencia 2-1 in Thrilling La Liga Clash

Real Betis
Real Betis
2–1
FT
Valencia
Valencia
Feb 1, 2026

In an intense encounter at Benito Villamarín Stadium, Real Betis emerged victorious over Valencia with a 2-1 result. Leading the way for Betis was C. Avila who scored from the penalty spot and Pablo Fornals sealing the victory late in the game. Despite a strong start by Valencia, led by L. Rioja's early goal, Betis fought back to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Real Betis defeated Valencia 2-1.
  • • L. Rioja opened the scoring for Valencia at minute 20.
  • • C. Avila equalized with a penalty kick at minute 23.
  • • Pablo Fornals scored the winning goal for Real Betis in the 88th minute.

Lineups

Real Betis

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Valles (G)
  • 24 A. Ruibal (D)
  • 5 M. Bartra (D)
  • 3 D. Llorente (D)
  • 12 R. Rodriguez (D)
  • 6 S. Altimira (M)
  • 21 M. Roca (M)
  • 7 Antony (M)
  • 18 N. Deossa (M)
  • 10 A. Ezzalzouli (M)
  • 9 C. Avila (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Adrian
  • 25 P. Lopez
  • 8 P. Fornals
  • 11 C. Bakambu
  • 16 V. Gomez
  • 40 A. Ortiz
  • 50 I. Corralejo Mantero
  • 52 P. Garcia

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Dimitrievski (G)
  • 20 D. Foulquier (D)
  • 24 E. Comert (D)
  • 3 J. Copete (D)
  • 14 J. Gaya (D)
  • 11 L. Rioja (M)
  • 23 F. Ugrinic (M)
  • 18 Pepelu (M)
  • 7 A. Danjuma (M)
  • 15 L. Beltran (F)
  • 9 H. Duro (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 V. Abril
  • 41 P. Garcia
  • 4 U. Nunez
  • 5 C. Tarrega
  • 6 U. Sadiq
  • 8 J. Guerra
  • 10 A. Almeida
  • 16 D. Lopez
  • 17 L. Ramazani
  • 21 J. Vazquez
  • 22 B. Santamaria
  • 26 Rubo

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    20' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Rioja · Assist: L. Beltran
  2. Real Betis
    23' Real Betis Goal · Penalty
    C. Avila
  3. Real Betis
    46' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Altimira · On: Pablo Fornals
  4. Valencia
    50' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Comert

    Foul

  5. Valencia
    53' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    Pepelu

    Foul

  6. Real Betis
    67' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Avila · On: P. Garcia
  7. Valencia
    72' Valencia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Duro · On: U. Sadiq
  8. Valencia
    72' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Beltran · On: A. Almeida
  9. Valencia
    72' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pepelu · On: Baptiste Santamaria
  10. Valencia
    77' Valencia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Rioja · On: D. Lopez
  11. Valencia
    81' Valencia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Copete · On: César Tárrega
  12. Valencia
    85' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Foulquier

    Foul

  13. Real Betis
    88' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Pablo Fornals
  14. Real Betis
    90'+1 Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diego Llorente · On: Valentín Gómez
  15. Real Betis
    90'+1 Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Antony · On: A. Ortiz
  16. Valencia
    90'+7 Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    César Tárrega

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Real Betis Valencia
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 82%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 15
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 469 405
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.87 1.90
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 394 332
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Betis turned the game around when C. Avila converted a penalty kick at 23rd minute, equalizing the score.
  • ▸ Pablo Fornals' goal in the 88th minute cemented Real Betis' lead and secured their victory over Valencia.