UEFA Europa League League Stage - 4
Real Betis 2 - 0 FT Lyon
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Abner Vinícius 24'
30' A. Ezzalzouli (C. Bakambu)
35' Antony (M. Roca)
HT
↓ Abner Vinicius ↑N. Tagliafico 46'
↓ E. Molebe ↑A. Moreira 46'
65' ↓ G. Lo Celso ↑S. Altimira
↓ K. Merah ↑P. Sulc 65'
↓ T. Tessmann ↑T. Morton 65'
70' Cédric Bakambu
78' ↓ C. Bakambu ↑C. Avila
78' ↓ P. Fornals ↑N. Deossa
↓ A. Maitland-Niles ↑Clinton Mata 84'
87' ↓ A. Ezzalzouli ↑R. Riquelme
87' ↓ Antony ↑P. Garcia
Afonso Moreira 90'+1
90'+4 Aitor Ruibal
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Alvaro Valles 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Ruibal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Natan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Gomez 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
P. Fornals
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
M. Roca 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Antony 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
G. Lo Celso
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
A. Ezzalzouli 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Forwards
C. Bakambu 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
8%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Adrian 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Garcia
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
H. Bellerin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bartra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Amrabat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Avila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cucho Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lyon
Goalkeepers
D. Greif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
A. Maitland-Niles 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Kluivert
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
M. Niakhate 
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
89
Passes
7
Duels
Abner Vinicius
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
T. Tessmann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
M. de Carvalho
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
91
Passes
14
Duels
A. Karabec
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Merah
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
E. Molebe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
M. Satriano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
R. Descamps
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Konan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Tagliafico
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Clinton Mata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Barisic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Sulc
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Morton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Goncalves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Moreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Betis Blitz Shatters Lyon's European Momentum
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A ruthless five-minute spell transformed a potential tactical stalemate into a devastating smash-and-grab victory for the hosts.
Early Control Meets Defensive Walls
The high Stakes of this top-four Europa League clash were immediately evident as the teams walked out at Estadio de la Cartuja. Lyon arrived in Seville as undefeated group leaders and wasted no time dictating the tempo. The French outfit dominated possession, ultimately hoarding 66% of the ball and weaving a massive 629 total passes across the pitch in a display of technical control. Yet, despite their territorial superiority, they found themselves knocking on a firmly locked door. Real Betis absorbed the pressure with a disciplined low block, severely limiting the visitors' penetration into the final third. Lyon's attackers managed 10 total shots, but only three troubled the target, generating a meager 0.45 expected goals. The early phase was a classic exercise in sterile dominance, setting the perfect tactical trap for a devastating counter-attacking masterclass by the Spanish side.
The Five-Minute Turning Point
The Upset factor materialized in a brutal five-minute blitz that completely derailed the visitors' carefully constructed game plan. Betis recognized the vulnerability behind the high French defensive line and struck with lethal precision right on the half-hour mark. C. Bakambu turned provider, threading a perfectly weighted pass for A. Ezzalzouli to confidently break the deadlock against the run of play. Before the group leaders could properly regroup and clear their heads, the hosts delivered a staggering knockout blow just five minutes later. This time, M. Roca carved open the retreating defense to find Antony, who decisively doubled the advantage. Betis required a mere 34% possession and 0.89 xG to score twice, emphatically proving that cutting edge and direct attacking always trumps sideways passing in top-tier European football.
A Ruthless Resolution
After the sudden double blow, the Balance of the tie was irrevocably altered. Lyon desperately tried to mount a response, pushing even higher up the pitch to salvage their undefeated record, but their Intensity translated into tactical fouls rather than clear-cut chances. Betis comfortably managed the remainder of the contest, expertly slowing down the clock and securing their fifth win in eight league stage matches. This massive 2-0 victory at Estadio de la Cartuja fundamentally reshapes the standings, pulling the Spanish side within just four points of the summit. The visitors leave Seville with their domestic and continental momentum halted, facing a harsh reminder that commanding the ball means absolutely nothing if you cannot command the penalty area when it truly matters.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Real Betis?
A. Ezzalzouli opened the scoring in the 30th minute, followed rapidly by a goal from Antony in the 35th minute.
Did Lyon dominate possession?
Yes, Lyon dominated possession with 66% of the ball, but they failed to convert their territorial control into goals.
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 Shootout: Betis and Lyon Clash for Europa League Control
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. With direct progression to the Round of 16 hanging in the balance, this top-four showdown promises high-stakes European drama.
The Setup
An off-the-charts Stakes rating underscores the gravity of this November 06, 2025 encounter at Estadio de la Cartuja. In the new UEFA Europa League league stage format, finishing in the top eight means skipping the treacherous playoff round. Right now, Lyon sit pretty at the summit with 21 points, while Real Betis breathe down their necks in fourth with 17 points. Both sides boast exceptional Form, with the French visitors winning four of their last five, while the Andalusians have strung together an impressive streak of their own. A loaded Stars rating guarantees attacking quality, setting the stage for a blockbuster tie where maximum points could effectively seal a direct ticket to the knockouts.
Key Battle
The tactical tug-of-war on the flank will be decisive as Antony takes on Abner Vinícius. The Betis winger has been electric recently, constantly stretching defenses and cutting inside to create havoc. He will face a stern test against the Lyon defender, whose ability to disrupt passing lanes and track swift counter-attacks has been crucial to the away side's formidable league stage run.
Our Prediction
We expect a thrilling 2-2 draw. Both teams have the firepower to hurt each other, and a high Balance rating suggests there is little to separate these two heavyweights. Lyon's lethal away form will secure them a vital point, while Betis will rely on their home crowd to claw back into the game during a frantic second half.