The League
4:30 p.mApril 4, 2026
Regular season – 30
La Cartoixa Stadium in Seville
Referee: Guillem Quadra Fernandez, Spain
Real Betis
spanish
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1.59
Expected Goals (xG)
0.20
Passing by
589 (88%)
Accurate passes
204 (73%)
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1
G
Alvaro Valles
6.7
16
d
Valentine Gomez
7.0
3
d
Diego Llorente
7.6
5
d
Marc Bartra (C)
7.2
2
d
Hector Bellerín
7.9
6
M
Sergi Altimira
7.3
14
M
Sofia Amrabat
7.6
8
M
Pablo Fornals
8.2
F
Aitor Ruibal
76′ missing
19
F
Cucho Hernandez
6.3
7
F
Anthony
6.5
Substitutes
15
M
Alvaro Fidalgo
21
M
Marc Roca
12
d
Ricardo Rodríguez
13
G
Adrian
17
M
Rodrigo Riquelme
18
M
Nelson Deossa
4
d
NATHAN
25
G
Pau Lopez
F
Pablo Garcia
75′ Replaced by S. AltimiraF
Chimy Ávila
74′ Replaced by H. BellerinF
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
66′ Replaced by Antoni
13
G
Marko Dmitrović
8.2
d
Carlos Romero
62′ Stumbled
6
d
Leandro Cabrera (C)
7.3
d
Clemens Riedel
70′ missingd
Omar El Hilali
67′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
24
M
Tyrhys Dolan
7.3
10
M
Paul Lozano
6.6
4
M
Urko Gonzalez
6.3
16
M
Cyril Nyonge
6.5
8
F
Edu Expósito
6.7
9
F
Roberto Fernandez
6.2
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Espanyol’s Dmitrović shines in the stalemate against dominant Real Betis.
Real Betis and Espanyol battled to a goalless draw in a hard-fought La Liga match at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville. Espanyol goalkeeper Marko Dmitrović stood out, thwarting a relentless Betis attack with a series of crucial saves. The point was important for the visitors.
Heading into the match, Real Betis finished fifth, with the aim of consolidating their place in the European classification. Espanyol, ranked eleventh, looked for valuable points to distance themselves from the relegation zone. Both sides had shown inconsistent form recently.
From the whistle, Betis asserted dominance, controlling possession and dictating the tempo. Pablo Fornals was central to many attacks, showing vision and creating opportunities. His incisive pass quickly opened up Espanyol’s defense.
Despite Betis’ territorial advantage, Espanyol’s defensive line remained resolute. They soaked up pressure, limiting clear-cut chances in the opening exchanges. The visitors focused on disciplined defense and timely counter-attacks.
As the first half progressed, Betis stepped up their offensive efforts. Diego Llorente and Valentín Gómez tested Dmitrović, but the Espanyol goalkeeper was up to the task. He made crucial interventions, keeping the score level at half-time.
At the break, Betis were frustrated by their inability to convert chances. They needed more precision in front of goal. Espanyol, satisfied with their defensive display, knew they had to offer later.
The second half mirrored the first, with Betis continuing to press. Coach Manuel Pellegrini has introduced Antony and Sergi Altimira to give new offensive impetus. However, Espanyol’s defense held firm, bravely repelling waves of attacks.
The match became increasingly physical, punctuated by a flurry of yellow cards. Espanyol’s Carlos Romero received a card in the 62nd minute, followed by Omar El Hilali (67) and Clemens Riedel (70). Betis’ Aitor Ruibal also received a yellow card in the 76th minute.
Espanyol manager Luis Ramis made several changes, bringing on Rubén Sánchez and Tyrhys Dolan in the 78th minute. These substitutions were intended to strengthen the midfield and provide defensive solidity. Dmitrović continued his heroics, denying Betis’ last attempts.
Finally, Betis recorded a staggering 19 total shots, with six on target, accumulating an Expected Goals (xG) figure of 1.59. Espanyol managed just eight shots, with only one on target, generating a low xG of 0.2. Dmitrović made six impressive saves.
This draw sees Real Betis stay in fifth place, missing an opportunity to put pressure on the teams above them. Espanyol, however, will see this point gained as a visitor as a valuable step towards securing the League. They held strong against a superior strike force.
