UEFA Europa League Round of 16
Real Betis 4 - 0 FT Panathinaikos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
8' A. Ruibal
Vicente Taborda 19'
45' S. Amrabat
HT
53' Cucho Hernandez (A. Ruibal)
↓ A. Bakasetas ↑P. Chirivella 55'
↓ R. Sanches ↑A. Gnezda Cerin 55'
62' ↓ A. Ruibal ↑A. Fidalgo
63' ↓ S. Amrabat ↑M. Roca
66' Antony (A. Ezzalzouli)
↓ F. Pellistri ↑F. Djuricic 72'
↓ G. Katris ↑K. Swiderski 72'
73' ↓ Cucho Hernandez ↑C. Avila
74' ↓ P. Fornals ↑S. Altimira
Javier Hernández 83'
↓ V. Taborda ↑M. Siopis 85'
Filip Đuričić 89'
90' ↓ A. Ezzalzouli ↑R. Riquelme
90'+4 Chimy Ávila
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Pau López 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Héctor Bellerín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Bartra 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
82
Passes
9
Duels
Natan 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Ricardo Rodríguez 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Antony 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Pablo Fornals
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
72
Passes
9
Duels
Sofyan Amrabat 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Aitor Ruibal
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Cucho Hernández 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Álvaro Valles 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Valentín Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Firpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Angel Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chimy Ávila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Panathinaikos
Goalkeepers
Alban Lafont
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Davide Calabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgios Katris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sverrir Ingi Ingason
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georgios Kyriakopoulos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Facundo Pellistri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Renato Sanches
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Anastasios Bakasetas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Vicente Taborda
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
Andreas Tetteh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Konstantinos Kotsaris
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christos Gitonas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ahmed Touba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giannis Kotsiras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Chirivella
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Gnezda Čerin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Đuričić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manolis Siopis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Pantović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karol Świderski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santino Andino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | Panathinaikos | 1 - 0 | Real Betis | UEFA Europa League | Spiros Louis Olympic Stadium |
03/12/2026
Real Betis Win
Panathinaikos Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Betis Demolish Panathinaikos to Overturn Europa Deficit
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Our verdict is clear: Betis produced a European masterclass to erase their first-leg nightmares and steamroll their way into the quarter-finals.
The Early Onslaught
Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Greece, Real Betis knew the Stakes were do-or-die stepping onto the pitch at Estadio de la Cartuja. The hosts wasted absolutely no time erasing the deficit, instantly taking control of the tempo. Inside eight minutes, A. Ruibal found the back of the net to level the tie on aggregate and send the home crowd into a frenzy. Rather than retreat after leveling things up, Betis kept their foot firmly on the gas, suffocating Panathinaikos in every area of the pitch. A staggering 62% possession and a relentless barrage of 22 total shots turned the visitors' penalty area into a shooting gallery. Right on the stroke of half-time, S. Amrabat struck a crucial psychological blow, putting the Spanish side ahead in the tie for the very first time.
The Green-and-White Siege
The second half brought absolutely no relief for the Greek visitors. The sheer Intensity of the home side's press completely dismantled the away midfield, leaving them unable to string passes together. Just eight minutes after the restart, Ruibal turned provider, threading a perfect ball for Cucho Hernandez to make it 3-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate. The undisputed hero for Panathinaikos was Alban Lafont; despite conceding heavily, the resilient goalkeeper produced seven vital saves to prevent the scoreline from hitting double digits. His acrobatic heroics were the only tangible barrier keeping a dominant expected goals tally of 3.13 from looking even uglier on the stadium scoreboards.
Antony's Masterclass
Any lingering hope of a miraculous away comeback was decisively extinguished in the 66th minute. Antony capped off an exceptional individual performance by burying the fourth goal, finishing a slick attacking move orchestrated by A. Ezzalzouli. The Balance of power had shifted entirely, leaving the visitors helplessly chasing shadows across the turf. Completing 590 accurate passes, the hosts intelligently managed the remainder of the clock with total authority, shutting down any counter-attacking threats. Our take is simple: this 4-0 destruction, resulting in a comprehensive 4-1 aggregate triumph, sends a menacing warning to the rest of the Europa League field. Betis are hitting peak attacking form exactly when European knockout nights demand it most.
Key Questions
What made Antony the Man of the Match?
Antony orchestrated the attack brilliantly, providing four key passes and crowning his performance with the final goal to definitively kill the tie.
What does this mean for Real Betis's season?
Advancing to the quarter-finals fuels their European ambitions, proving they possess the attacking firepower to genuinely contend for the Europa League trophy.
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.
Do or Die for Betis in Europa League Decider
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A tight first-leg deficit forces Real Betis to attack from the opening whistle if they want to keep their European dream alive.
The Setup
Everything is on the line at the Estadio de la Cartuja. Following a late 88th-minute penalty by Vicente Taborda in the first leg, Real Betis return home trailing 1-0 on aggregate. The Stakes could not be higher: one win separates the victors from the quarter-finals. The Spanish side boast a formidable overall Form rating and heavy firepower, averaging two goals a game in the competition. However, Panathinaikos are dangerous away specialists, winning half their road fixtures this campaign. Betis must win by two clear goals to advance outright, while the Greek visitors only need a draw to pull off the upset.
Key Battle
An off-the-charts Stars rating guarantees individual brilliance. Antony has been the creative spark for Betis, terrorizing flanks and delivering crucial final balls. He faces a direct shootout against Panathinaikos hero Vicente Taborda. Taborda broke Betis hearts last week and will be looking to exploit the inevitable spaces left behind as the hosts push forward.
Our Prediction
Betis will dominate possession and bombard the penalty area. Panathinaikos will sit deep, trying to protect their slender lead, but the heavy Balance of quality favors the home side. Expect Real Betis to break the deadlock early, eventually winning 2-0 on the night to punch their ticket to the last eight.