La Liga Regular Season - 30
Real Betis 0 - 0 FT Espanyol
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ R. Fernandez Jaen ↑K. Garcia 58'
C. Romero 62'
66' ↓ Antony ↑A. Ezzalzouli
O. El Hilali 67'
C. Riedel 70'
74' ↓ H. Bellerin ↑C. Avila
75' ↓ S. Altimira ↑P. Garcia
76' A. Ruibal
↓ T. Dolan ↑Jofre 78'
↓ C. Ngonge ↑R. Sanchez 78'
↓ Exposito ↑R. Terrats 84'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Álvaro Valles 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Héctor Bellerín 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Marc Bartra 
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
98
Passes
9
Duels
Diego Llorente
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
86
Passes
10
Duels
Valentín Gómez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Sergi Altimira
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
55
Passes
15
Duels
Sofyan Amrabat
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
82
Passes
5
Duels
Pablo Fornals
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
0
Assists
70%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Antony
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Cucho Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Ruibal
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
42
Passes
9
Duels
BENCH
Pau López 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Natan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chimy Ávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Espanyol
Goalkeepers
Marko Dmitrović 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Omar El Hilali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clemens Riedel 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Leandro Cabrera 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Carlos Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Urko González 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pol Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cyril Ngonge
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Edu Expósito
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Tyrhys Dolan
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Roberto Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
BENCH
Pol Tristan Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Angel Fortuno
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rubén Sánchez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Fernando Calero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Salinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Rubio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramón Terrats
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kike García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antoniu Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jofre Carreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 | Espanyol | 1 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 05/04/2025 | Espanyol | 1 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 09/29/2024 | Real Betis | 1 - 0 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 04/15/2023 | Real Betis | 3 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 01/21/2023 | Espanyol | 1 - 0 | Real Betis | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 01/21/2022 | Espanyol | 1 - 4 | Real Betis | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
10/05/2025
05/04/2025
09/29/2024
04/15/2023
01/21/2023
01/21/2022
Real Betis Win
Espanyol Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +51
P: 30 GD: +36
P: 30 GD: +19
P: 30 GD: +20
P: 30 GD: +7
P: 30 GD: +7
P: 30 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: -4
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -12
P: 30 GD: -6
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 30 GD: -12
P: 30 GD: -13
P: 30 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +57
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +19
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: +2
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 32 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Frustration at La Cartuja: Dmitrović Wall Denies Dominant Betis
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. A completely one-sided affair that yielded zero goals, leaving the hosts intensely frustrated in their pursuit of European football.
The Siege Begins
From the opening exchanges at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, it was abundantly clear this would be a heavily territorial battle. Real Betis immediately established their rhythm, dominating possession to the tune of 69 percent and pinning the visitors deep into their own half. The hosts dictated the tempo with a relentless passing game that yielded over 600 total passes, starving their opponents of the ball. The sheer Intensity of the home side's early pressing suffocated any counter-attacking ambitions, forcing the Catalan outfit to rely heavily on a compact, deep defensive block. Héctor Bellerín was a constant menace on the right flank, pushing high to stretch the backline and providing vital width. Despite all the territorial control, breaking the final defensive line proved to be an incredibly tough puzzle to solve.
Dmitrović Holds the Line
The narrative of this fixture quickly morphed into a fascinating duel between a highly creative midfield and an utterly impenetrable goalkeeper. At the heart of the home side's engine room, Pablo Fornals was an absolute maestro, threading a remarkable eight key passes through incredibly tight spaces to unlock the defense. Yet, for every intricate build-up, there was Marko Dmitrović standing tall. A barrage of 26 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, but the crucial Balance of the match hinged entirely on the visiting shot-stopper. Dmitrović produced six vital saves, repeatedly denying point-blank efforts. Espanyol resorted to cynical tactical fouls—racking up 18 in total—to disrupt the flow whenever the pressure became unbearable, surviving wave after green-and-white wave.
A Bitter Point
When the final whistle blew, the lack of goals painted a deceptive picture of a match played almost entirely in a single half of the pitch. Real Betis generated numerous clear-cut opportunities, but their inability to find the back of the net leaves them bitterly frustrated as they aim to solidify their top-six standing. The Stakes were exceptionally high for a side looking to snap a dismal winless run in front of their home crowd, yet they walk away with merely a point. Conversely, the away side will view this as a hard-fought, gritty draw earned through sheer defensive resilience and goalkeeping heroics. Both teams remain locked in a rut of five matches without a victory, raising serious questions about their cutting edge.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer?
Marko Dmitrović was exceptional, delivering six crucial saves to keep a clean sheet and secure a hard-fought point for the visitors.
How did Pablo Fornals play?
The midfielder pulled the strings masterfully, recording eight key passes and constantly unpicking the opposing defense despite the lack of a finishing touch.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Crisis of Confidence in Seville
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. Real Betis desperately need to snap their winless streak to protect their European ambitions against an Espanyol side in free-fall.
The Setup
Welcome to Estadio de La Cartuja. Real Betis sit comfortably in fifth place, but their recent Form is a massive red flag. Five matches without a victory threatens to derail their campaign. Espanyol arrive in equally dismal shape, languishing in eleventh after their own five-match winless slide. The overall Stakes are relatively modest for the league at large, but the competitive Balance suggests a tightly fought, nervous contest. We expect attacking action. Both sides are leaking goals, and busy goalkeepers Pau López and Marko Dmitrović are seeing plenty of shots, a factor that bumps up the Stars rating for this clash.
Key Battle
The Betis creative midfield against the Espanyol low block. The hosts will dominate possession but have struggled to penetrate recently. The visitors will absorb pressure and attempt to strike on the counter. It will be a war of attrition in the middle of the park.
Our Prediction
Real Betis 2-1 Espanyol. The hosts edge a nervous affair simply because their attacking desperation will eventually force errors from a fragile away defense.