La Liga Gameweek 2
Real Betis 1 - 0 FT Real Sociedad
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HT
S. Gomez 46'
J. Aramburu 49'
↓ T. Kubo ↑M. Oyarzabal 58'
↓ A. Barrenetxea ↑A. Marchal 58'
60' ↓ F. Bernal ↑Isco
I. Zubeldia 61'
63' R. Riquelme (C. Hernandez)
↓ S. Gomez ↑A. Munoz 72'
↓ Y. Herrera ↑B. Turrientes 72'
73' ↓ R. Riquelme ↑P. Garcia
80' Natan
80' ↓ C. Hernandez ↑N. Deossa
↓ L. Sucic ↑A. Zakharyan 87'
90' P. Garcia
90'+2 H. Bellerin
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Real Betis
Goalkeepers
Álvaro Vallés 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Héctor Bellerín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Bartra 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Natan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fran García
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Facundo Bernal 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Marc Roca 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
57
Passes
12
Duels
Antony
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Pablo Fornals
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Rodrigo Riquelme 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Cucho Hernández 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Manu González 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ángel Ortiz
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
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Junior Firpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
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Diego Llorente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Losada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Sociedad
Goalkeepers
Álex Remiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jon Mikel Aramburu 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Igor Zubeldia
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
75
Passes
7
Duels
Jon Martín 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
Sergio Gómez
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Yangel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Carlos Soler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takefusa Kubo 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
7
Attempts
71%
Success %
Luka Sučić 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ander Barrenetxea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Forwards
Orri Óskarsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Unai Marrero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luken Beitia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aihen Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Goti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Lebarbier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Turrientes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arsen Zakharyan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Marchal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Job Ochieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gorka Carrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Oyarzabal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2026 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Anoeta |
| 09/19/2025 | Real Betis | 3 - 1 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio de La Cartuja |
| 02/16/2025 | Real Betis | 3 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 12/01/2024 | Real Sociedad | 2 - 0 | Real Betis | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 05/19/2024 | Real Betis | 0 - 2 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 12/17/2023 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 0 | Real Betis | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 08/05/2023 | Real Betis | 0 - 1 | Real Sociedad | Friendlies Clubs | Oracle Park |
| 04/25/2023 | Real Betis | 0 - 0 | Real Sociedad | La Liga | Estadio Benito Villamarín |
| 10/30/2022 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 2 | Real Betis | La Liga | Reale Arena |
| 04/15/2022 | Real Sociedad | 0 - 0 | Real Betis | La Liga | Reale Arena |
05/09/2026
09/19/2025
02/16/2025
12/01/2024
05/19/2024
12/17/2023
08/05/2023
04/25/2023
10/30/2022
04/15/2022
Real Betis Win
Real Sociedad Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +24
P: 7 GD: +9
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Real Betis
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Real Betis
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Riquelme Breaks the Deadlock in Tense Cartuja Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. A solitary moment of attacking clarity proved the difference in a grueling contest defined by defensive discipline and goalkeeping resilience.
Early Friction in Seville
The opening exchanges at Estadio de la Cartuja delivered a cagey affair as both sides probed without fully committing to the attack. The Intensity of the first half was evident in the midfield trenches, where Real Sociedad edged possession by holding fifty-one percent of the ball. However, it was Real Betis who looked more threatening when breaking forward. Antony served as the creative fulcrum for the hosts, pulling strings and delivering key passes to repeatedly stretch the visiting backline. While the match ultimately saw a combined twenty-five shots, the early narrative was heavily dictated by defensive solidity and cautious buildup play. Neither team was willing to leave gaps, turning the opening forty-five minutes into a chess match where patience was paramount and clear-cut chances were kept to an absolute premium.
A Solitary Breakthrough
The tactical stalemate finally gave way in the sixty-third minute, completely altering the Balance of the contest. C. Hernandez spotted an opening and threaded a precise ball to R. Riquelme, who made no mistake with a clinical finish to put the hosts ahead. Up until that fatal sequence, the visitors had relied heavily on their last line of defence to survive the pressure. Álex Remiro put in a heroic shift between the sticks, producing five crucial saves to frustrate the Andalusian attackers time and again. Despite racking up a higher expected goals figure across the ninety minutes, the Basque side simply lacked the cutting edge required in the final third. This single defensive lapse proved incredibly costly, rewarding the home side's persistence while punishing the visitors' blunt attack.
Securing the Spoils
Following the goal, the dynamic shifted as the visitors desperately pushed forward in search of an equaliser. Understanding the Stakes of an early-season victory, the home side seamlessly transitioned into game-management mode, dropping deeper and absorbing the mounting pressure. While the away side threw bodies forward, they found themselves repeatedly stonewalled by a resolute verdiblanco rearguard that refused to buckle. This gritty victory solidifies a strong start to the league campaign for the hosts, proving they can grind out results even when the overall flow of the game stutters. Conversely, the travelling squad will rue missed opportunities and a glaring lack of precision up front. It was not a classic for the purists, but a stark reminder that marginal gains are often enough to secure all three points.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Real Betis?
R. Riquelme scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute, finishing past the goalkeeper after receiving a well-timed assist from C. Hernandez.
How did Álex Remiro perform for Real Sociedad?
Álex Remiro delivered a stellar performance despite the defeat, making five crucial saves to keep his team firmly in the contest until the final whistle.
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.
Early Season Chess Match
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. A high degree of tactical parity defines this clash, even if early-season breathing room keeps the drama to a minimum.
The Setup
On August 21, 2026, the Estadio de La Cartuja hosts a La Liga encounter that feels more like a probing exercise than a definitive statement. With this being only the second match of the season, the Stakes are understandably low. Real Betis and Real Sociedad are both sporting a modest Form rating as they shake off the pre-season rust. While the overall Stars metric doesn't point to a blockbuster showcase, individual flair from the likes of Antony and T. Kubo provides a spark. The standout narrative here is the exceptional Balance rating, suggesting a fiercely contested affair where neither side will give an inch.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty, unit-driven struggle rather than an individual shootout. The home side's wide attacking play will repeatedly test a highly organized away defensive structure. The midfield transition game is where this match will truly be won or lost.
Our Prediction
Given how closely matched these squads are on paper, a cagey 1-1 draw is the most likely outcome. Betis hold a slight edge in front of their home support, but the visitors possess enough tactical discipline to frustrate them and snatch a point.