Key Takeaways:
- Real Betis recorded a 1-0 win over Getafe at the Estadio Benito Villamarín, marking their fourth consecutive victory in all competitions
- Abde Ezzalzouli netted the decisive goal deep into first-half stoppage time, following a lengthy VAR review
- Betis advanced to third place in La Liga with 15 points from six matches after five league wins this season
Match Overview
Real Betis continued their impressive early-season form by edging Getafe 1-0 at home to secure a fourth win on the bounce across all competitions. Manuel Pellegrini’s men entered the fixture with momentum from three straight victories, aiming to consolidate their position among La Liga’s frontrunners. Their opponents, Getafe, arrived in Seville struggling for form, winless in their last four matches and having suffered defeat in each of their three away fixtures this season.
FULL-TIME!
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— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) September 17, 2026
Key Moments and First-Half Action
The home side began brightly, almost taking advantage of an early defensive lapse by Getafe. Isco noticed goalkeeper David Soria off his line and attempted an audacious shot from just inside the opposition half, but Soria scrambled back to avert the danger.
Getafe responded when Marc Bernal’s headed back-pass nearly let Ivan Azon in, before Nemanja Gudelj forced Alvaro Valles into action with a shot from 20 yards. Antony posed a significant threat for Betis, cutting inside the box and curling a shot that Soria palmed away. Moments later, the Brazilian midfielder nearly scored when a headed clearance fell to him at the edge of the area; his half-volley required an excellent tip onto the post from Soria before the keeper gathered the loose ball.
The deadlock was finally broken in added time at the end of the first half. Troy Parrott delivered a low cross into the box, finding Abde Ezzalzouli, who steered the ball past Soria into the bottom corner. The goal survived an extensive VAR intervention, allowing Betis to take a narrow lead into the interval.
Second-Half Developments and Discipline
Jose Bordalas shuffled his pack for the second half as Getafe pursued a way back into the match. Betis maintained the upper hand, with a dangerous cross picking out captain Isco, whose effort from 16 yards failed to find the target. Getafe’s best chance of an equaliser came late on, when Rodrigo Riquelme latched onto a pass in the area and aimed for the top-right corner, but Soria was once more up to the task.
The visitors’ hopes faded further when Mario Martin collected a second yellow card and was dismissed in the dying minutes. Despite their spirited quest for a leveller, Getafe could not find a breakthrough.
La Liga Standings and Statistical Summary
This latest result propels Real Betis up to third place with 15 points from six La Liga matches, having amassed five wins already in the league and six victories from seven fixtures in all competitions this season. Getafe, now stuck on five points, are still searching for just their second league win of the campaign.
