Match report

PAOK Defeats Real Betis 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

PAOK
PAOK
2–0
FT
Real Betis
Real Betis
Jan 22, 2026

PAOK stunned Real Betis with a decisive 2-0 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. The Thessaloniki-based club, led by key players Andrija Šivković and G. Giakoumakis, capitalized on defensive lapses to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: PAOK 2-0 Real Betis.
  • • Andrija Šivković scored first for PAOK at minute 67.
  • • G. Giakoumakis netted a penalty to seal the win at minute 86.
  • • PAOK saw D. Pelkas and M. Ozdoev receive yellow cards.

Lineups

PAOK

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 99 A. Tsiftsis (G)
  • 3 J. Kenny (D)
  • 16 T. Kedziora (D)
  • 5 G. Michailidis (D)
  • 21 A. R. Baba (D)
  • 27 M. Ozdoev (M)
  • 8 S. Meite (M)
  • 14 A. Zivkovic (M)
  • 10 D. Pelkas (M)
  • 11 Taison (M)
  • 7 G. Giakoumakis (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Pavlenka
  • 41 D. Monastirlis
  • 2 M. Camara
  • 4 A. Vogliacco
  • 6 D. Lovren
  • 22 A. Bianco
  • 23 J. Sastre
  • 32 G. Taylor
  • 52 D. Chatsidis
  • 56 A. Mythou
  • 65 G. Konstantelias
  • 77 K. Despodov

Real Betis

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 P. Lopez (G)
  • 40 A. Ortiz (D)
  • 3 D. Llorente (D)
  • 16 V. Gomez (D)
  • 12 R. Rodriguez (D)
  • 18 N. Deossa (M)
  • 6 S. Altimira (M)
  • 8 P. Fornals (M)
  • 52 P. Garcia (F)
  • 9 C. Avila (F)
  • 24 A. Ruibal (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Valles
  • 13 Adrian
  • 4 Natan
  • 5 M. Bartra
  • 10 A. Ezzalzouli
  • 20 G. Lo Celso
  • 21 M. Roca
  • 27 J. Morante
  • 29 R. Marina
  • 33 C. De Roa
  • 37 D. Perez Guerrero
  • 50 I. Corralejo Mantero

Timeline

  1. PAOK
    26' PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    D. Pelkas

    Foul

  2. Real Betis
    44' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    S. Altimira

    Argument

  3. PAOK
    51' PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ozdoev

    Foul

  4. Real Betis
    54' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Aitor Ruibal · On: A. Ezzalzouli
  5. Real Betis
    62' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pablo Fornals · On: G. Lo Celso
  6. Real Betis
    62' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Altimira · On: M. Roca
  7. PAOK
    67' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    Andrija Živković · Assist: G. Giakoumakis
  8. Real Betis
    68' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Garcia · On: J. Morante
  9. Real Betis
    68' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: D. Perez Guerrero
  10. PAOK
    83' PAOK subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Taison · On: K. Despodov
  11. Real Betis
    85' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    Pau López

    Argument

  12. PAOK
    86' PAOK Goal · Penalty
    G. Giakoumakis
  13. PAOK
    88' PAOK subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ozdoev · On: M. Camara
  14. PAOK
    88' PAOK subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Giakoumakis · On: A. Mythou

Match Stats

Stat PAOK Real Betis
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 83%
Offsides 6 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 19
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 334 458
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 9
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 2.90 0.73
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 43% 57%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 257 379
Shots Inside Box 11 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 1 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned in favor of PAOK when Andrija Šivković scored a crucial goal at minute 67, giving them the lead they needed.
  • ▸ G. Giakoumakis's penalty kick at minute 86 sealed PAOK’s victory and effectively ended Real Betis' hopes of mounting a comeback.