“Abde Ezzalzouli put Real Betis ahead with just five minutes on the clock, giving the hosts an ideal platform from which to control the match.”
Pivotal“Antony was booked for simulation, a moment that signalled Levante's willingness to be combative and drew the referee's attention early to the visitors' gamesmanship.”
“Carlos Espí equalised for Levante right on the stroke of half-time, capitalising on a rebound after Juan Camilo Hernandez Suarez's shot was saved, to send the sides in level and shift the momentum entirely.”
Pivotal“Pablo Fornals restored Betis's lead with a decisive strike in the 68th minute, proving to be the moment that ultimately separated the two sides and secured the three points for the hosts.”
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Levante
Outstanding performance
Real Betis•MidfielderReal Betis earned a 2-1 victory over Levante at the Benito Villamarín, though they were made to work harder than their dominant statistics suggested. Abde Ezzalzouli opened the scoring early in the fifth minute, and Betis looked comfortable controlling possession — finishing with 64% of the ball and 618 passes at 91% accuracy — yet it was Levante who posed more danger on the counter, racking up 44 dangerous attacks to Betis's 26. That threat materialised on the stroke of half-time when Carlos Espí pounced on a rebound to level, turning the momentum heading into the break. Manuel Pellegrini's side responded with purpose in the second half, and Pablo Fornals restored the lead on 68 minutes to settle the contest. The result is meaningful for Betis, who secured three points in what was a closely fought mid-table encounter, while Levante's inability to hold their equaliser and their wastefulness — missing three big chances to Betis's two — ultimately cost them.
How entertaining was this match?
Etta Eyong takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Antony Matheus dos Santos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Etta Eyong is substituted for Pablo Martinez Andres.
Antony Matheus dos Santos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Alvaro Fidalgo comes on for Pablo Fornals.
Valentin Gomez is on, and Natan Bernardo De Souza is off.
Giovani Lo Celso takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Luis Ezequiel Avila comes on for Abdessamad Ezzalzouli.
Ugo Raghouber is substituted for Jon Ander Olasagasti.
Marc Roca takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Marc Roca takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Adrian De La Fuente attempts a header but misses the shot.
Adrian De La Fuente's header is saved.
Pablo FornalsPablo Fornals scores with a left-footed shot.
Diego Javier Llorente Rios takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
Juan Camilo Hernandez Suarez takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Jeremy ToljanYellow CardJeremy Toljan receives a yellow card.
Jon Ander Olasagasti takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
Carlos Espi takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
Antony Matheus dos Santos takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Giovani Lo Celso is on, and Francisco R. Alarcon Suarez, Isco is off.
Tai Abed takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Shot by Isco is blocked.
Marc Roca takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Juan Camilo Hernandez Suarez attempts a header but misses the shot.
Iván Romero takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Tai Abed is on, and Kareem Tunde is off.
Oriol Rey replaces Kervin Arriaga.
The first half ends with a score of 1-1.
Kareem Tunde's header is blocked.
Carlos EspíCarlos Espi takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
assist: Pablo Martínez
Goal! Carlos Espi scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Pablo Martinez Andres.
Juan Camilo Hernandez Suarez takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
Kervin ArriagaYellow CardKervin Arriaga receives a yellow card.
Juan Camilo Hernandez Suarez takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Jon Ander Olasagasti takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Carlos Espi takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Shot by Francisco R. Alarcon Suarez, also known as Isco, is blocked.
AntonyYellow CardYellow card shown to Antony Matheus dos Santos.
Marc Roca takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Kareem Tunde's left-footed shot is saved.
Carlos Espi takes a shot, but it is blocked.
Kareem Tunde takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
Antony Matheus dos Santos takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Real Betis welcome a desperate Levante side to La Cartuja in a clash where both teams have plenty to play for. Betis are chasing a strong top-half finish under Manuel Pellegrini, while Levante are battling to preserve their La Liga status with time running out. Their last meeting ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw — expect another feisty encounter.
