UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
Real Betis 1 - 0 FT Feyenoord
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Mika Mármol 14'
HT
59' Isco
64' ↓ Pablo Fornals ↑Dani Ceballos
64' ↓ Antony Matheus dos Santos ↑Rodrigo Riquelme
↓ Jeremiah St. Juste ↑Tsuyoshi Watanabe 79'
↓ Charles Vanhoutte ↑Gaoussou Kyassou Diarra 79'
80' ↓ Isco ↑Giovani Lo Celso
80' ↓ Troy Parrott ↑Nelson Deossa
↓ Luciano Valente ↑Sem Steijn 82'
82' ↓ Héctor Bellerín ↑Ángel Ortiz
86' Rodrigo Riquelme
↓ Oussama Targhalline ↑Tobias van den Elshout 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Álvaro Vallés 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Héctor Bellerín
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Marc Bartra 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Natan 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Fran García
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Pablo Fornals
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Marc Roca 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Antony
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Isco 
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
58
Passes
6
Duels
Abde Ezzalzouli
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
0
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Forwards
Troy Parrott
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Diego Conde 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ángel Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Ceballos
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Bernal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovani Lo Celso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Morante
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Ruibal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Feyenoord
Goalkeepers
Tjark Ernst 
OCTOPUS
9
Saves
9
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Givairo Read
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Jeremiah St. Juste
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Mika Màrmol
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
71
Passes
5
Duels
Javi López 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Gjivai Zechiël
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
64
Passes
4
Duels
Charles Vanhoutte
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
55
Passes
8
Duels
Oussama Targhalline
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
77
Passes
6
Duels
Forwards
Anis Hadj-Moussa
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
38
Passes
9
Duels
Nacho Ferri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luciano Valente
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
59
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Florian Kastenmeier
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Liam Bossin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Wessels
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsuyoshi Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mats Deijl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tobias van den Elshout
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sem Steijn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thijs Kraaijeveld
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Schaken
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaoussou Diarra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonçalo Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | Real Betis | 2 - 1 | Feyenoord | UEFA Europa League | Estadio de la Cartuja |
01/29/2026
Real Betis Win
Feyenoord Win
Draw
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: -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
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
Feyenoord
Real Betis
Feyenoord
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Betis Break the Dutch Wall
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. Isco's second-half penalty ultimately separated the sides in a tight contest defined more by extraordinary goalkeeping than attacking fluidity.
Early Exchanges
The night began under the floodlights of Estadio de la Cartuja with clear intentions. Feyenoord edged possession early on, holding 52% of the ball as they looked to quieten the vibrant Andalusian crowd. However, their passing lacked true penetration in the final third. Instead, it was the hosts who generated the Intensity required to threaten. Real Betis turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, unleashing a barrage of attempts. Standing firmly in their way was T. Ernst. The visiting goalkeeper was in inspired form, diving and parrying to keep the scoreline blank as Betis racked up double-digit shots on target.
The Spot-Kick Breakthrough
As the hour mark approached, frustration began to mount for the home supporters. Betis had fired 21 shots in total, yet the breakthrough from open play remained elusive. The crucial Balance shifted completely in the 59th minute. A foul inside the box gifted the hosts a golden opportunity, and Isco stepped up to the spot. With the weight of the match on his shoulders, the Spanish maestro coolly dispatched the penalty, finally solving the riddle of Ernst's net. The solitary goal changed the complexion of the night, forcing the visitors to abandon their cautious approach and chase the game.
Standing Firm
Once ahead, Betis proved they could defend just as effectively as they attacked. Marc Bartra and Natan formed an impenetrable wall at the back, earning outstanding match ratings for their defensive masterclass. Feyenoord threw bodies forward but managed only two shots on target all evening. The final whistle confirmed a vital 1-0 victory for Betis, lifting them to 11th in the Champions League standings. The Stakes were high, and Manuel Pellegrini's men delivered, leaving the Dutch side lingering dangerously in 25th place with a mountain to climb.
Key Questions
What made T. Ernst the Man of the Match?
Despite the defeat, T. Ernst produced a spectacular display, making nine crucial saves to keep Feyenoord in the contest against a relentless barrage of Betis attacks.
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.
Top-Eight Ambitions Meet Playoff Survival in Seville
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. Our take: Betis will use their home advantage to solidify a direct qualification spot while pushing Feyenoord dangerously close to the European exit door.
The Setup
Estadio de La Cartuja hosts this crucial Matchday 3 encounter on October 21, 2026. Real Betis sit ninth with a flawless six points, knocking firmly on the top-8 direct qualification door. Their Form rating is modest, but consecutive victories paint a picture of quiet efficiency. Feyenoord travel to Spain desperately clinging to 23rd place. A loss could drop them below the crucial 24-team playoff line. The Stakes sit at a moderate level for now, slightly lowering the impact of a solid Balance score, but the pressure is undeniably on the visiting Dutch outfit.
Key Battle
The visitors must find a way to contain A. Ezzalzouli. The Betis attacker has been tearing defensive structures apart in Europe. He faces off against A. Hadj-Moussa, who carries the creative and transitional burden for the visitors. If Ezzalzouli finds space out wide, the home side will dictate the tempo entirely.
Our Prediction
We expect a controlled victory for the home side. Betis are heavy favourites with a massive probability gap. They will absorb early Feyenoord energy before exposing defensive gaps on the counter-attack. Expect a comfortable 2-0 win for the Spanish side.