Match report

Real Betis Secures Victory Over Ludogorets in UEFA Europa League

Ludogorets
Ludogorets
0–2
FT
Real Betis
Real Betis
Oct 2, 2025

Real Betis secured their place in the UEFA Europa League with a convincing 2-0 victory over Ludogorets at home on Tuesday night. Goals from Giovani Lo Celso and an unfortunate own goal from Son ensured that Real Betis dominated proceedings throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Real Betis: 2 (Giovani Lo Celso, Own Goal by Son)
  • • Ludogorets: 0
  • • Substitutions: Ludogorets made multiple changes including Edvin Kurtulus and Erick Marcus coming on early.
  • • Yellow Cards: Aitor Ruibal, J. Firpo, R. Rodriguez (Real Betis), S. Ivanov (Ludogorets)

Lineups

Ludogorets

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 17 Son (D)
  • 15 E. Kurtulus (D)
  • 4 D. Almeida (D)
  • 3 A. Nedyalkov (D)
  • 30 Pedro Naressi (M)
  • 26 F. Kaloc (M)
  • 14 P. Stanic (M)
  • 77 Erick Marcus (F)
  • 29 E. Bile (F)
  • 11 Caio Vidal (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 H. Bonmann
  • 67 D. Hristov
  • 10 M. Machado
  • 18 I. Chochev
  • 24 O. Verdon
  • 37 B. Tekpetey
  • 42 S. Shishkov
  • 82 I. Yordanov
  • 99 S. Ivanov

Real Betis

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alvaro Valles (G)
  • 24 A. Ruibal (D)
  • 4 Natan (D)
  • 16 V. Gomez (D)
  • 23 J. Firpo (D)
  • 6 S. Altimira (M)
  • 20 G. Lo Celso (M)
  • 21 M. Roca (M)
  • 9 C. Avila (F)
  • 11 C. Bakambu (F)
  • 17 R. Riquelme (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Adrian
  • 25 P. Lopez
  • 2 H. Bellerin
  • 7 Antony
  • 8 P. Fornals
  • 10 A. Ezzalzouli
  • 12 R. Rodriguez
  • 14 S. Amrabat
  • 19 Cucho Hernandez
  • 40 A. Ortiz

Timeline

  1. Ludogorets
    8' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Edvin Kurtulus · On: Olivier Verdon
  2. Real Betis
    15' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    Aitor Ruibal

    Foul

  3. Real Betis
    31' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Lo Celso · Assist: Natan
  4. Real Betis
    45'+3 Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    J. Firpo

    Foul

  5. Ludogorets
    46' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Erick Marcus · On: B. Tekpetey
  6. Real Betis
    53' Real Betis Goal · Own Goal
    Son · Assist: J. Firpo
  7. Real Betis
    56' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Firpo · On: R. Rodriguez
  8. Real Betis
    56' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aitor Ruibal · On: A. Ortiz
  9. Ludogorets
    66' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Bile · On: M. Machado
  10. Ludogorets
    66' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Kaloc · On: I. Chochev
  11. Real Betis
    67' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Riquelme · On: A. Ezzalzouli
  12. Real Betis
    76' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Lo Celso · On: Pablo Fornals
  13. Real Betis
    76' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Roca · On: S. Amrabat
  14. Ludogorets
    78' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Nedyalkov · On: S. Ivanov
  15. Real Betis
    80' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    R. Rodriguez

    Foul

  16. Ludogorets
    88' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ivanov

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Ludogorets Real Betis
Fouls 8 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 85%
Offsides 2 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 12
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 478 420
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 0.44 0.75
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 410 357
Shots Inside Box 3 6
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 10 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of Real Betis when Giovani Lo Celso scored the opening goal in the 31st minute, setting a strong tone for the team.
  • ▸ Ludogorets' own goal by Son in the 53rd minute sealed the victory for Real Betis and marked a significant shift in momentum.