Key Takeaways:
- Elche and Real Betis drew 1-1 in their opening fixture of the 2025/2026 La Liga season
- Aitor Ruibal put Betis ahead in the 21st minute with the first goal of the match
- Germán Valera netted a dramatic 81st-minute equaliser for Elche
Match Analysis
Elche and Real Betis opened their 2025/2026 La Liga campaigns by sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw during their encounter on matchday one. The clash, held as the penultimate fixture of the opening round, showcased moments of quality from both sides, culminating in a late leveller that denied Betis all three points.
Gracias por el apoyo, afición. Qué ganas teníamos de volver a disfrutar 𝑱𝑼𝑵𝑻𝑶𝑺
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— Elche Club de Fútbol (@elchecf) August 18, 2025
Goals and Key Moments
Real Betis, the visitors from Andalusia, struck first, capitalising on an early opportunity in the 21st minute when Aitor Ruibal found the net to give his side the lead. Betis maintained their advantage deep into the second half, but with regular time winding down, Elche managed to respond.
In the 81st minute, Germán Valera scored a crucial equaliser, salvaging a point for the hosts and igniting the home crowd. The goal proved decisive as neither side was able to find a winner in the remaining minutes.
Opening Round Update
This match marked the second-to-last fixture of the opening round in this season’s La Liga schedule. Only one game remains to complete the round: Real Madrid versus Osasuna, which is set to be played later today.
Match Summary
| Fixture | Elche vs Real Betis |
|---|---|
| Final Score | 1-1 |
| Goalscorers | Aitor Ruibal (21′) – Real Betis Germán Valera (81′) – Elche |
| Competition | La Liga, 2025/2026 Season – Matchday 1 |
