The League
7:00 p.mMay 23, 2026
Regular season – 38
Cartuja stadium
Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer, Spain
Real Betis
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1.51
Expected Goals (xG)
2.25
-0.41
Prevented goals
-0.41
Passing by
560 (91%)
Accurate passes
272 (86%)
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13
G
Adrian (C)
7.6
12
d
Ricardo RodrÃguez
6.3
4
d
NATHAN
6.6
3
d
Diego Llorente
7.0
2
d
Hector BellerÃn
6.3
21
m
Marc Roca
6.9
m
Pablo Fornals
68′
m
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
5′
22
m
isco
6.3
m
Anthony
22′ Immersion
19
F
Cucho Hernandez
6.6
13
G
Mathew Ryan
6.9
23
d
Manuel Sanchez
6.7
2
d
Matias Moreno
6.2
4
d
Adrià de la Font
6.9
d
Jeremy Toljan
66′ Stumbledm
Kervin Arriaga
37′ Stumbledm
Pablo Martinez (C)
45+1′
9
m
Ivan Romero
5.9
8
m
Jon Ander Olasagasti
7.0
26
m
Kareem Tunde
6.3
F
Carlos EspÃ
45+1′
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 prevailed at the Estadio de La Cartuja by 2-1 in Levante, with Pablo Fornals’ decisive goal in the 68th minute to secure three crucial points.
Real Betis entered the game fifth in the League with 57 points in 37 games. Levante took 15th position with 42 points, desperate to get away from the relegation battle. Betis arrived in good form with one defeat in their last five games, while Levante had won three of their previous four games.
Betis started perfectly at home. Just five minutes later, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli fired the hosts ahead with a clinical finish. The first goal gave the home team confidence and control of possession.
Levant responded with increasing intensity as the first half progressed. They created chances and pressed higher up the pitch. The visitors won seven corners in the first 45 minutes, showing their offensive intent.
The pressure paid off just before the break. Carlos Espà equalized in the 45th minute, leveling Levante and regaining confidence in the visiting team. The goal came at a crucial moment, denying Betis a huge advantage heading into the break.
The second half started with both teams looking for the decisive goal. Betis controlled possession with 65 percent of the ball but struggled to break down a stubborn Levante defence.
In the 68th minute, Fornals regained Betis’ advantage with a decisive finish. The midfielder’s goal proved decisive, giving the home side a lead they would not relinquish. Levante pressed for an equalizer but couldn’t find another breakthrough.
Levante’s frustration grew as the match progressed. The visitors picked up three yellow cards in the second half, including bookings for Javi Toljan and Luis Castro. Betis managed the game effectively in the final phase.
The statistics reflect the control of Betis. They registered 18 shots in total compared to Levante’s 14, with eight shots on goal compared to six. Betis dominated possession and completed 615 passes with 91 percent accuracy. Goalkeeper Adrián made five crucial saves to preserve the win.
Ezzalzouli was rated 7.7 for his first goal and creative play. Fornals also impressed with a 7.3 rating after his game-winning effort. Espà led Levante’s efforts with a 7.5 rating despite the loss.
The result moved Betis to 60 points with one game left in the season. Levante remained in 15th place with 42 points, still fighting for survival in the final stages of the League.
