Key Takeaways:
- Betis secured a 2:1 home victory against Utrecht in the fifth round of the Europa League
- Cucho Hernández (42’) and Abde (50’) provided the goals for Betis, with Miguel Rodriguez (55’) netting for Utrecht
- The result leaves Betis unbeaten and fifth in the group standings, while Utrecht have registered only one draw and four defeats
Match Overview
Real Betis extended their unbeaten run in the Europa League after overcoming Utrecht 2:1 at home during the fifth round of the group stage. Goals from Cucho Hernández just before half-time and Abde early in the second half put the hosts in control, while a stunning strike from Miguel Rodriguez in the 55th minute served as a consolation for the Dutch side.
FULL TIME!
A crucial W at home! 💪
FT | #RealBetisUtrecht | 2-1 pic.twitter.com/AcnVIbwNN8
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) November 27, 2025
Early Injuries Challenge Betis
The match began in the worst possible fashion for Betis, as manager Manuel Pellegrini was forced into two early substitutions. Deossa suffered an injury ten minutes into the encounter, prompting Isco to enter the fray. Merely five minutes later, Pablo Fornals also left the pitch due to injury, resulting in Sofyan Amrabat’s urgent introduction. Despite these setbacks, the Andalusian side quickly found their rhythm and were largely the dominant force against their Dutch opponents throughout the first half.
Key Moments and Goals
Betis finally capitalised on their superior play in the 42nd minute, with Cucho Hernández converting a well-placed header following an assist from Antony. Their advantage doubled shortly after the break when Abde struck a powerful effort from the edge of the box in the 50th minute.
Utrecht responded just five minutes later with an exceptional goal from Miguel Rodriguez, who launched a precise shot from the halfway line that found the net, offering his side a measure of pride but not threatening the final outcome.
| Team | Goalscorers | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Betis | Cucho Hernández (42’), Abde (50’) | 2 |
| Utrecht | Miguel Rodriguez (55’) | 1 |
Standings Situation
With this win, Betis sit in fifth place in the overall standings and continue their unbeaten campaign in the Europa League. By contrast, Utrecht find themselves rooted to the opposite end of the table, having collected only one draw alongside four defeats in the tournament.
