La Liga Regular Season - 38

Real Betis 2 - 1 FT Levante

Estadio de La Cartuja

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Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, May 23
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Real Betis
2-1
Levante
⚡ Intensity 40
⚖️ Balance 60
🏆 Stakes 78
🎲 Upset 0
Betis edge Levante in European pursuit.

Fornals Fires Betis Closer to European Promised Land

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A pulse-pounding victory that keeps the hosts firmly in the hunt for a coveted Champions League berth with just one match remaining.

Early Fireworks

The Estadio de La Cartuja erupted almost immediately as Real Betis came out of the blocks flying. In just the fifth minute, A. Ezzalzouli capitalised on an early opening to rifle the hosts into the lead. The green-and-whites quickly settled into their rhythm, dominating possession to the tune of 65% as they dictated the tempo. The sheer Intensity of their pressing suffocated the visitors initially, trapping them deep in their own half. Yet, despite enjoying the lion's share of the ball, Betis found it difficult to completely shut the door on a resilient away side.

The Tactical Shift

Just as the hosts looked ready to stroll into the interval, Levante delivered a stinging riposte. In first-half stoppage time, P. Martinez carved out a precise pass for C. Espi to finish, levelling the affair and completely upending the match's Balance. The visitors emerged from the tunnel with renewed belief, racking up serious attacking pressure. It required an absolute masterclass from Adrián between the sticks to keep the home side afloat; the veteran goalkeeper produced five critical saves to deny what looked like certain goals during a ferocious Levante surge.

Securing the Points

Knowing exactly what was on the line, the Stakes pushed Betis to throw caution to the wind. The decisive moment arrived in the 68th minute when P. Fornals found the breakthrough, restoring the lead to the roars of the Andalusian crowd. The match evolved into an expansive shootout, featuring a combined 32 shots by the time the final whistle blew. Betis navigated the nervous closing stages expertly, banking a priceless three points that solidifies their grip on fifth place and keeps their Champions League dreams very much alive.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Real Betis's season?

This crucial win keeps them in fifth place, maintaining heavy pressure in the race for Champions League qualification ahead of the dramatic final day.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
65%
35%
Real Betis 65%
Levante 35%
Shots
18
14
Real Betis 18
Levante 14
Shots on Target
8
6
Real Betis 8
Levante 6
Expected Goals (xG)
1.51
2.25
Real Betis 1.51
Levante 2.25
Passes
615
316
Real Betis 615
Levante 316
Pass Accuracy
91%
86%
Real Betis 91%
Levante 86%
Corners
4
7
Real Betis 4
Levante 7
Fouls
11
7
Real Betis 11
Levante 7
Yellow Cards
1
2
Real Betis 1
Levante 2
Red Cards
0
0
Real Betis 0
Levante 0

Match Events

5' A. Ezzalzouli
22' 🟨 Antony
K. Arriaga 🟨 37'
C. Espi (P. Martinez) 45'+1
HT
K. Arriaga O. Rey 🔄 46'
K. Tunde T. Abed 🔄 46'
54' 🔄 Isco G. Lo Celso
J. Toljan 🟨 66'
68' P. Fornals
J. A. Olasagasti U. Raghouber 🔄 78'
I. Romero I. Losada 🔄 78'
79' 🔄 Natan V. Gomez
80' 🔄 A. Ezzalzouli C. Avila
80' 🔄 P. Fornals A. Fidalgo
P. Martinez K. Etta Eyong 🔄 86'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Real Betis

Goalkeepers
Adrián
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Héctor Bellerín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Llorente
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Natan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pablo Fornals
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Marc Roca
MAGNET
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
84
Passes
4
Duels
Antony
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Isco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Cucho Hernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Pau López
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Álvaro Valles
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Junior Firpo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovani Lo Celso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chimy Ávila
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Levante

Goalkeepers
Mathew Ryan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremy Toljan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrián de la Fuente
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Matias Moreno
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Manuel Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pablo Martínez
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Kervin Arriaga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kareem Tunde
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jon Ander Olasagasti
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Iván Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Carlos Espí
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Pablo Cuñat
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Pampín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nacho Pérez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alan Matturro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oriol Rey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Unai Vencedor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ugo Raghouber
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tai Abed
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
47
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paco Cortés
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Morales
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Etta Eyong
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
09/14/2025 Levante 2 - 2 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
02/13/2022 Levante 2 - 4 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
11/28/2021 Real Betis 3 - 1 Levante La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
03/19/2021 Real Betis 2 - 0 Levante La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
12/29/2020 Levante 4 - 3 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
06/28/2020 Levante 4 - 2 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Camilo Cano
09/24/2019 Real Betis 3 - 1 Levante La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
04/24/2019 Levante 4 - 0 Real Betis La Liga Ciutat de València
08/17/2018 Real Betis 0 - 3 Levante La Liga Benito Villamarín
02/26/2018 Levante 0 - 2 Real Betis La Liga Ciutat de València
09/14/2025
La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
02/13/2022
La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
11/28/2021
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
03/19/2021
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
12/29/2020
La Liga Estadio Ciudad de Valencia
06/28/2020
La Liga Estadio Camilo Cano
09/24/2019
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
04/24/2019
La Liga Ciutat de València
08/17/2018
La Liga Benito Villamarín
02/26/2018
La Liga Ciutat de València
Real Betis Win
Levante Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 38 94 95 36 +59 LValencia 3 - 1 Barcelona (23-05-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis (17-05-2026)LAlaves 1 - 0 Barcelona (13-05-2026)WBarcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid (10-05-2026)WOsasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona (02-05-2026)
2 Real Madrid 38 86 77 35 +42 WReal Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club (23-05-2026)WSevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid (17-05-2026)WReal Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo (14-05-2026)LBarcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid (10-05-2026)WEspanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid (03-05-2026)
3 Villarreal 38 72 72 46 +26 WVillarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid (24-05-2026)LRayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-05-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla (13-05-2026)DMallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal (10-05-2026)WVillarreal 5 - 1 Levante (02-05-2026)
4 Atletico Madrid 38 69 62 44 +18 LVillarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid (24-05-2026)WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona (17-05-2026)WOsasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (12-05-2026)LAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (09-05-2026)WValencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (02-05-2026)
5 Real Betis 38 60 59 48 +11 WReal Betis 2 - 1 Levante (23-05-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis (17-05-2026)WReal Betis 2 - 1 Elche (12-05-2026)DReal Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis (09-05-2026)WReal Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo (03-05-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 38 54 53 48 +5 WCelta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla (23-05-2026)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (17-05-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante (12-05-2026)WAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (09-05-2026)WCelta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche (03-05-2026)
7 Getafe 38 51 32 38 -6 WGetafe 1 - 0 Osasuna (23-05-2026)LElche 1 - 0 Getafe (17-05-2026)WGetafe 3 - 1 Mallorca (13-05-2026)DOviedo 0 - 0 Getafe (10-05-2026)LGetafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (03-05-2026)
8 Rayo Vallecano 38 50 41 44 -3 WAlaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (23-05-2026)WRayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-05-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (14-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona (11-05-2026)WGetafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (03-05-2026)
9 Valencia 38 49 46 55 -9 WValencia 3 - 1 Barcelona (23-05-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia (17-05-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (14-05-2026)WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia (10-05-2026)LValencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (02-05-2026)
10 Real Sociedad 38 46 59 61 -2 DEspanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (23-05-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia (17-05-2026)DGirona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-05-2026)DReal Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis (09-05-2026)LSevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (04-05-2026)
11 Espanyol 38 46 43 55 -12 DEspanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (23-05-2026)WOsasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol (17-05-2026)WEspanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club (13-05-2026)LSevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol (09-05-2026)LEspanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid (03-05-2026)
12 Athletic Club 38 45 43 58 -15 LReal Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club (23-05-2026)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (17-05-2026)LEspanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club (13-05-2026)LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia (10-05-2026)WAlaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club (02-05-2026)
13 Elche 38 43 49 57 -8 DGirona 1 - 1 Elche (23-05-2026)WElche 1 - 0 Getafe (17-05-2026)LReal Betis 2 - 1 Elche (12-05-2026)DElche 1 - 1 Alaves (09-05-2026)LCelta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche (03-05-2026)
14 Alaves 38 43 44 56 -12 LAlaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (23-05-2026)WOviedo 0 - 1 Alaves (17-05-2026)WAlaves 1 - 0 Barcelona (13-05-2026)DElche 1 - 1 Alaves (09-05-2026)LAlaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club (02-05-2026)
15 Sevilla 38 43 46 60 -14 LCelta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla (23-05-2026)LSevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid (17-05-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla (13-05-2026)WSevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol (09-05-2026)WSevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (04-05-2026)
16 Osasuna 38 42 44 50 -6 LGetafe 1 - 0 Osasuna (23-05-2026)LOsasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol (17-05-2026)LOsasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (12-05-2026)LLevante 3 - 2 Osasuna (08-05-2026)LOsasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona (02-05-2026)
17 Mallorca 38 42 47 57 -10 WMallorca 3 - 0 Oviedo (23-05-2026)LLevante 2 - 0 Mallorca (17-05-2026)LGetafe 3 - 1 Mallorca (13-05-2026)DMallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal (10-05-2026)WGirona 0 - 1 Mallorca (01-05-2026)
18 Levante 38 42 47 61 -14 LReal Betis 2 - 1 Levante (23-05-2026)WLevante 2 - 0 Mallorca (17-05-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante (12-05-2026)WLevante 3 - 2 Osasuna (08-05-2026)LVillarreal 5 - 1 Levante (02-05-2026)
19 Girona 38 41 39 55 -16 DGirona 1 - 1 Elche (23-05-2026)LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona (17-05-2026)DGirona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona (11-05-2026)LGirona 0 - 1 Mallorca (01-05-2026)
20 Oviedo 38 29 26 60 -34 LMallorca 3 - 0 Oviedo (23-05-2026)LOviedo 0 - 1 Alaves (17-05-2026)LReal Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo (14-05-2026)DOviedo 0 - 0 Getafe (10-05-2026)LReal Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo (03-05-2026)