UEFA Champions League Gameweek 2
Real Betis 3 - 2 FT FC Porto
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Bournemouth
3-0
AC Milan
⚡ Intensity
75
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
3
🎲 Upset
0
Two penalties, one red card, total control
Futmetrix Verdict
26
FT
Thu, Oct 22
Sturm Graz
1-0
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
22
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
11
🎲 Upset
60
Diakité struck; Marseille never answered
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Francesco Farioli 42'
Borja Sainz 42'
HT
47' Abde Ezzalzouli (Francisco José García Torres)
Gabri Veiga 54'
André Silva 56'
56' Nelson Deossa
56' Abde Ezzalzouli
↓ Martim Fernandes ↑Alberto Costa 59'
↓ André Silva ↑Samuel Aghehowa 59'
↓ Borja Sainz ↑Oskar Pietuszewski 59'
Samuel Aghehowa (Eduardo Gabriel Aquino Cossa) 61'
62' ↓ Nelson Deossa ↑Dani Ceballos
62' ↓ Troy Parrott ↑Cucho Hernández
↓ Gabri Veiga ↑Hwang In-Beom 71'
74' Cucho Hernández (Antony Matheus dos Santos)
77' Dani Ceballos
82' Ángel Ortiz
84' Isco
↓ Eduardo Gabriel Aquino Cossa ↑Santiago Giménez 85'
Santiago Giménez 86'
87' ↓ Marc Roca ↑Pablo Fornals
87' ↓ Isco ↑Facundo Bernal
90' ↓ Antony Matheus dos Santos ↑Rodrigo Riquelme
90'+3 Ángel Ortiz
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Álvaro Vallés 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Ángel Ortiz 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
40%
Duel Win %
Marc Bartra
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Natan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Marc Roca 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
51
Passes
9
Duels
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Antony
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Isco 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Abde Ezzalzouli 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.5
Rating
Forwards
Troy Parrott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Diego Conde 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Héctor Bellerín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovani Lo Celso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Fornals
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Morante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cucho Hernández 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
FC Porto
Goalkeepers
Diogo Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Martim Fernandes
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
Pablo Rosario
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
66
Passes
7
Duels
Jakub Kiwior 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Francisco Moura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Victor Froholdt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Varela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabri Veiga
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
Borja Sainz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
André Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Pepê Aquino 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Cláudio Ramos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luís Gomes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nehuén Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Victor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Baio 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Zaidu Sanusi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seko Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hwang In-beom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Teixeira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Giménez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oskar Pietuszewski
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Samu Omorodion
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Real Betis
FC Porto
Real Betis
FC Porto
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Betis Outlast Porto in Second-Half Shootout
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. A relentless second-half goal frenzy and decisive VAR interventions turned this European clash into an absolute rollercoaster.
A Deceptive Stalemate
The opening exchanges at Estadio de la Cartuja gave absolutely no indication of the madness that was about to unfold. Real Betis controlled possession with 56% of the ball, dictating the early rhythm while probing for openings against a disciplined defensive block. The Stakes were palpable, especially for FC Porto, who arrived desperate to put points on the board after a poor start to their Champions League campaign. Both sides traded cautious blows in a cagey first forty minutes. The visitors thought they had finally cracked the code when Borja Sainz found the back of the net in the 42nd minute, sending the away end into raptures. However, a lengthy VAR review spotted an infringement, ruthlessly chopping off the goal. That pivotal let-off meant the teams headed down the tunnel locked at a deceptive deadlock.
Second-Half Mayhem
Whatever was said in the dressing rooms during the interval completely shattered the tactical rigidity. The Intensity went completely off the charts the moment the second half commenced. Abde Ezzalzouli struck first, opening the scoring for the hosts in the 47th minute after a sweeping attacking move. However, Porto refused to lie down, demonstrating immense resilience. Gabri Veiga fired back just seven minutes later to level the scoreline. The visitors then unleashed substitute Samuel Aghehowa, who needed mere moments to flip the match on its head, slotting home in the 61st minute. Looking down the barrel of a painful home defeat, the Betis manager turned to his own bench. Enter Cucho Hernández. The explosive forward injected immediate life into the hosts, hammering a brilliant 74th-minute equalizer to completely reset the Balance of this breathless contest.
Isco Holds His Nerve
A chaotic barrage of 28 total shots across the ninety minutes turned the final stages into a pure shooting gallery. With both teams pushing relentlessly for a winner, it was a moment of sheer controversy that ultimately settled the tie. In the 82nd minute, a dramatic penalty call involving Ángel Ortiz was fiercely protested by the visitors, but VAR officially confirmed the foul. Up stepped veteran maestro Isco. Amidst a cauldron of noise at Estadio de la Cartuja, he held his nerve to confidently dispatch the 84th-minute spot-kick. This thrilling 3-2 victory puts Real Betis on three points, comfortably sitting in the playoff zone of the newly revamped league stage. Conversely, Porto's late Upset hopes were dashed, leaving them languishing near the bottom of the European table without a single point to their name.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR denied Borja Sainz a crucial first-half opener for Porto and later confirmed the decisive 82nd-minute penalty that allowed Isco to win it for Betis.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A completely unhinged second half saw five goals in 37 minutes, fueled by tactical shifts, wide-open midfields, and instant impacts from aggressive substitute changes.
How did Real Betis complete the comeback from behind?
After falling 2-1 behind, substitute Cucho Hernández equalized in the 74th minute before Isco buried a late penalty to secure the stunning turnaround victory.
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 High-Stakes European Duel in Seville
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. FC Porto arrives desperate to avoid slipping further below the Champions League playoff line, while Real Betis looks to consolidate a top-eight push.
The Setup
On October 14, 2026, Estadio de La Cartuja hosts a crucial Champions League league stage clash. Real Betis sits comfortably in 11th place inside the playoff band after an opening victory, eyeing direct qualification. FC Porto, languishing in 31st place with zero points, faces genuine early elimination risk. Despite the Portuguese side's struggles, our data shows a high Balance rating, meaning this tie is far tighter than the current standings suggest. However, a modest Form rating indicates neither side has completely hit top gear in Europe yet, amplifying the tension.
Key Battle
A. Ezzalzouli against Diogo Costa. The Betis attacker has been highly disruptive, cutting inside and demanding relentless attention from opposing backlines. Standing in his way is Costa, whose elite shot-stopping ability keeps Porto in matches they have no right to survive. If Ezzalzouli finds space on the edge of the box, Costa will need to be absolutely flawless to keep his team breathing.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening as Porto tries to protect themselves from consecutive European defeats. Betis will command possession, leveraging their home advantage to force the issue. Our verdict favors a narrow Betis victory, likely 2-1, capitalizing on Porto's desperate need to chase the game late on and leaving spaces at the back.