La Liga Regular Season - 26

Real Betis 2 - 2 FT Sevilla

Estadio de La Cartuja

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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Mar 1
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Real Betis
2-2
Sevilla
⚡ Intensity 72
⚖️ Balance 58
🏆 Stakes 78
🎲 Upset 65
Sevilla stun Betis in derby thriller.

A Tale of Two Halves in the Seville Derby

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. Real Betis let a commanding two-goal lead slip as Sevilla's second-half resurgence turned a certain home win into a shared spoils thriller at La Cartuja.

The Verdiblanco Surge

The atmosphere at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla was electric as the hosts sought to cement their European ambitions. The Stakes could not have been higher for Real Betis, who started with a blistering tempo that left their rivals shell-shocked. The breakthrough came early in the 16th minute when Antony clinicaly finished a flowing move to ignite the home crowd. Manuel Pellegrini's side played with a high Intensity rating, dominating the ball and stretching the Sevilla defense. Their dominance was further rewarded in the 37th minute when Álvaro Fidalgo, assisted by the creative Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, doubled the advantage. At the break, it appeared the green and white half of the city was heading for a historic derby rout.

The Nervionense Response

The second half saw a dramatic shift in momentum as Sevilla emerged with a completely different attitude. They abandoned their cautious approach and began to press high, disrupting the Balance of the match. The tactical shift paid dividends in the 62nd minute when substitute Oso delivered a pinpoint ball for A. Sanchez to reduce the deficit. This goal transformed the psychological state of both teams; Betis began to look nervy while Sevilla grew in confidence. The midfield battle became increasingly physical, with both sides trading yellow cards as the grudge match lived up to its reputation for grit and determination in the middle of the park.

A Derby Divided

With time running out and Betis clinging to their slender lead, the inevitable equalizer arrived. In the 85th minute, D. Sow found space to provide the assist for Isaac Romero, whose clinical strike leveled the game at 2-2. The late Upset Factor was palpable as Sevilla pushed for an improbable winner in stoppage time, but the match ended with a point apiece. For Real Betis, this result feels like a defeat given their early dominance, keeping them in 5th place but missing the chance to close the gap on the leaders. For Sevilla, it is a statement of local pride and resilience that provides a vital boost to their mid-table standing as the season enters its final stretch.

Key Questions

Did Real Betis deserve the late equalizer?

In reality, it was Sevilla who secured the 85th-minute equalizer, rewarding their persistent pressure after a dominant start by the hosts.

How did Real Betis complete the comeback from behind?

Sevilla completed the comeback, not Betis, by scoring twice in the second half through A. Sanchez and Isaac Romero to erase a 2-0 deficit.

What does this mean for Real Betis's season?

The draw keeps Betis in 5th place, but dropping two points at home could prove costly in their pursuit of Champions League qualification.

What is the Seville Derby?

The Seville Derby is the rivalry between Real Betis and Sevilla, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.

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
45%
55%
Real Betis 45%
Sevilla 55%
Shots
9
14
Real Betis 9
Sevilla 14
Shots on Target
2
6
Real Betis 2
Sevilla 6
Expected Goals (xG)
1.58
0.85
Real Betis 1.58
Sevilla 0.85
Passes
416
523
Real Betis 416
Sevilla 523
Pass Accuracy
86%
88%
Real Betis 86%
Sevilla 88%
Corners
4
3
Real Betis 4
Sevilla 3
Fouls
12
15
Real Betis 12
Sevilla 15
Yellow Cards
3
3
Real Betis 3
Sevilla 3
Red Cards
0
0
Real Betis 0
Sevilla 0

Match Events

G. Suazo 🟨 11'
16' Antony
24' 🟨 Antony
37' A. Fidalgo (A. Ezzalzouli)
HT
G. Suazo Oso 🔄 46'
J. A. Carmona C. Ejuke 🔄 46'
A. Sanchez (Oso) 62'
70' 🔄 A. Fidalgo S. Altimira
A. Sanchez I. Romero 🔄 70'
70' 🔄 Cucho Hernandez C. Bakambu
C. Azpilicueta A. Januzaj 🔄 74'
75' 🟨 D. Llorente
82' 🟨 Natan
I. Romero (D. Sow) 85'
I. Romero 🟨 85'
J. Sanchez 🟨 90'
D. Sow B. Mendy 🔄 90'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Real Betis

Goalkeepers
Álvaro Valles
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Aitor Ruibal
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Diego Llorente
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Natan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ricardo Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Pablo Fornals
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
54%
Pass Acc
Marc Roca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Fidalgo
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Antony
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Cucho Hernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Pau López
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrián
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
Angel Ortiz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Héctor Bellerín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Bartra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nelson Deossa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Altimira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Riquelme
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo García
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
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Sevilla

Goalkeepers
Odysseas Vlachodimos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
César Azpilicueta
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Nemanja Gudelj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kike Salas
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
59%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
José Ángel Carmona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Lucien Agoumé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Djibril Sow
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Gabriel Suazo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Juanlu Sánchez
MAGNET
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
39
Passes
8
Duels
Alexis Sánchez
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Akor Adams
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Ørjan Nyland
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oso
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
50
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Fábio Cardoso
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Gattoni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andres Castrin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Batista Mendy
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adnan Januzaj
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Bueno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chidera Ejuke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peque Fernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Sierra
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Romero
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
30/11/2025 Sevilla 0 - 2 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
30/03/2025 Real Betis 2 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
06/10/2024 Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
28/04/2024 Real Betis 1 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
12/11/2023 Sevilla 1 - 1 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/08/2023 Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Betis Friendlies Clubs Estadio AKRON
21/05/2023 Sevilla 0 - 0 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
06/11/2022 Real Betis 1 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
27/02/2022 Sevilla 2 - 1 Real Betis La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
16/01/2022 Real Betis 2 - 1 Sevilla Copa del Rey Estadio Benito Villamarín
30/11/2025
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
30/03/2025
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
06/10/2024
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
28/04/2024
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
12/11/2023
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
03/08/2023
Friendlies Clubs Estadio AKRON
21/05/2023
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
06/11/2022
La Liga Estadio Benito Villamarín
27/02/2022
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán
16/01/2022
Copa del Rey Estadio Benito Villamarín
Real Betis Win
Sevilla Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 26 64 71 26 +45 WBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)WElche 1 - 3 Barcelona (31-01-2026)
2 Real Madrid 26 60 54 22 +32 LReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)WReal Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (01-02-2026)
3 Atletico Madrid 26 51 43 23 +20 WOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)LAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis (08-02-2026)DLevante 0 - 0 Atletico Madrid (31-01-2026)
4 Villarreal 26 51 48 31 +17 LBarcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal (28-02-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)LGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)WVillarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol (09-02-2026)
5 Real Betis 26 43 42 32 +10 DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)WAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis (08-02-2026)WReal Betis 2 - 1 Valencia (01-02-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 26 40 36 28 +8 WGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)DGetafe 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (01-02-2026)
7 Espanyol 26 36 33 39 -6 DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol (21-02-2026)DEspanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo (14-02-2026)LVillarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol (09-02-2026)LEspanyol 1 - 2 Alaves (30-01-2026)
8 Real Sociedad 26 35 38 38 0 WMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-02-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (01-02-2026)
9 Athletic Club 26 35 30 36 -6 DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)WAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)WOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)WAthletic Club 4 - 2 Levante (08-02-2026)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (01-02-2026)
10 Osasuna 26 33 30 30 0 LValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid (21-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (06-02-2026)DOsasuna 2 - 2 Villarreal (31-01-2026)
11 Getafe 26 32 21 29 -8 WReal Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe (02-03-2026)LGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)WGetafe 2 - 1 Villarreal (14-02-2026)WAlaves 0 - 2 Getafe (08-02-2026)DGetafe 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (01-02-2026)
12 Rayo Vallecano 26 30 26 32 -6 WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club (28-02-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (21-02-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (15-02-2026)LReal Madrid 2 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (01-02-2026)
13 Sevilla 26 30 34 41 -7 DReal Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla (01-03-2026)WGetafe 0 - 1 Sevilla (22-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Girona (08-02-2026)LMallorca 4 - 1 Sevilla (02-02-2026)
14 Girona 26 30 27 42 -15 LGirona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo (01-03-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)WGirona 2 - 1 Barcelona (16-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Girona (08-02-2026)LOviedo 1 - 0 Girona (31-01-2026)
15 Valencia 26 29 27 39 -12 WValencia 1 - 0 Osasuna (01-03-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Valencia (22-02-2026)WLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)LValencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid (08-02-2026)LReal Betis 2 - 1 Valencia (01-02-2026)
16 Alaves 26 27 23 34 -11 LLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)DAlaves 2 - 2 Girona (23-02-2026)DSevilla 1 - 1 Alaves (14-02-2026)LAlaves 0 - 2 Getafe (08-02-2026)WEspanyol 1 - 2 Alaves (30-01-2026)
17 Elche 26 26 34 39 -5 DElche 2 - 2 Espanyol (01-03-2026)LAthletic Club 2 - 1 Elche (20-02-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Osasuna (13-02-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche (07-02-2026)LElche 1 - 3 Barcelona (31-01-2026)
18 Mallorca 26 24 29 42 -13 LMallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad (28-02-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca (22-02-2026)LMallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis (15-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca (07-02-2026)WMallorca 4 - 1 Sevilla (02-02-2026)
19 Levante 26 21 28 44 -16 WLevante 2 - 0 Alaves (27-02-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Levante (22-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 1 Villarreal (18-02-2026)LLevante 0 - 2 Valencia (15-02-2026)LAthletic Club 4 - 2 Levante (08-02-2026)
20 Oviedo 26 17 16 43 -27 LRayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo (04-03-2026)LOviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (28-02-2026)DReal Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo (21-02-2026)LOviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club (15-02-2026)WOviedo 1 - 0 Girona (31-01-2026)