The League
7:30 p.mApril 21, 2026
Regular season – 33
Montilivi Municipal Stadium
Referee: Iosu Galech Apezteguia, Spain
Girona
Real Betis
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1.36
Expected Goals (xG)
1.04
Passing by
492 (90%)
Accurate passes
378 (86%)
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13
G
Paulo Gazzaniga
5.2
24
d
Alex Moreno
6.0
17
d
Daley Blind
5.9
12
d
Victor Reis
5.9
4
d
Arnau Martinez (C)
6.3
M
Azzedine Ounahi
67′
79′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
20
M
Axel Witsel
6.3
8
M
Fran Beltrán
6.6
M
Victor Tsygankov
7′
23
F
Ivan Martin
6.9
14
F
Claudio Echeverri
7.3
1
G
Alvaro Valles
6.7
16
d
Valentine Gomez
6.3
4
d
NATHAN
6.7
5
d
Marc Bartra (C)
6.6
24
d
Aitor Ruibal
6.0
14
M
Sofia Amrabat
7.0
F
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
63′
23′ 80′ M
Giovani Lo Celso
9′ Stumbled
8
F
Pablo Fornals
7.0
19
F
Cucho Hernandez
6.7
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Real Betis came from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 win at Girona, with Rodrigo Riquelme’s 80th-minute goal sealing a crucial win for the fifth-placed visitors.
Girona entered this La Liga clash looking to move away from mid-table mediocrity. The locals took 12th position with 38 points from 31 games. Real Betis arrived in fifth position with 46 points, looking to maintain their push towards the European classification. Both teams needed the three points for different reasons.
Viktor Tsygankov gave Girona the perfect start in the seventh minute. The winger found space on the left and fired a clinical finish in front of the Betis goalkeeper. Girona’s early intensity suggested they meant business at the Montilivi Municipal Stadium.
Betis responded quickly to level things up. Marc Roca struck in the 23rd minute, finding the back of the net to regain parity. The midfielder’s goal gave the visitors a boost and changed the momentum of the game.
The first half ended tied at 1-1, setting up an intriguing battle in the second half. Both teams had created limited clear chances, with Girona having 56 percent possession. Betis should be more clinical in front of goal after the break.
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli changed the complexion of the match in the 63rd minute. The winger struck to give Betis 2-1. Suddenly, the visiting team had taken control of proceedings.
Girona refused to surrender. Azzedine Ounahi converted a penalty in the 67th minute to tie the score at 2-2. The hosts remained very competitive despite the loss in the game.
The decisive moment came in the 80th minute. Rodrigo Riquelme fired and put Betis ahead by 3-2. This proved the winning goal in an entertaining game.
Girona created more chances in general, recording nine shots in total compared to Betis’ seven. However, the locals managed only two shots on goal. Betis’ three efforts on goal were more efficient. The expected goals favored Girona by 1.36 to 1.04, but Betis’ superior clinical finish made the difference.
Ezzalzouli won the man of the match award with an 8.2 rating. The winger contributed a goal and two assists in 88 minutes. His performance exemplified Betis’ attacking threat throughout the game.
This victory takes Betis to 49 points in 32 games. Girona remains on 38 points in 32 games. The result reinforces Betis’ European hopes while leaving Girona’s season uncertain.
