Match report
Isco's penalty secures Real Betis a narrow win over Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League.
Real Betis secured a 1-0 victory over Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. Isco scored the only goal of the match from the penalty spot in the 59th minute.
The penalty was awarded after a foul in the box, allowing Isco to convert and give Real Betis the lead. Feyenoord struggled to create clear chances, managing only two shots on target throughout the match.
Feyenoord received three yellow cards during the game, with Mika Mármol booked in the 14th minute, Charles Vanhoutte in the 52nd minute, and Rodrigo Riquelme of Real Betis receiving a yellow in the 86th minute.
In terms of statistics, Real Betis had 47% possession compared to Feyenoord's 53%. Betis had an expected goals (xG) of 1.9, while Feyenoord's xG was 0.8. Real Betis registered 10 shots on target, whereas Feyenoord only managed 2.
Going into the match, Real Betis were in 10th place with 6 points from 2 games, while Feyenoord were in 24th place with 3 points from 2 matches. This result will impact their standings as they continue in the competition.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Real Betis will host Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday 21 October at 20:00 BST at Estadio Benito Villamarín.
Real Betis have had a mixed recent form with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches. They lost to Barcelona 2-5 on 17 October, but secured a win against FC Porto 3-2 on 14 October. They also beat Osasuna 5-2 on 11 October, drew 1-1 with Deportivo La Coruña on 20 September, and won 1-0 against Getafe on 17 September.
Feyenoord, on the other hand, have been in strong form, winning four of their last five matches. They recently defeated Como 3-2 on 14 October and AZ Alkmaar 2-0 on 10 October. Prior to that, they had a dominant 5-0 win against Utrecht on 20 September and a massive 7-0 victory over PEC Zwolle on 13 September. Their only recent loss came against Barcelona, where they fell 1-5 on 9 September.
In the league table, Real Betis currently sit in 9th place with 6 points from 2 matches, having won both. Feyenoord are in 23rd position with 3 points from 2 matches, with one win and one loss.
Historically, Real Betis and Feyenoord have faced each other a few times, with both teams looking to gain an edge in this encounter. The match promises to be crucial for both sides as they aim to improve their standings in the group stage of the competition.
Real Betis is most likely to win the game against Feyenoord.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | +4 | 6 | |
| 9 | 2 | +2 | 6 | |
| 10 | 2 | +2 | 6 | |
| 11 | 3 | +1 | 6 | |
| 12 | 2 | +5 | 4 | |
| 13 | 3 | +3 | 4 |
Real Betis and Feyenoord finished 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage 3) at Estadio de La Cartuja. Played: (your local time).
Real Betis are 10th in the table on 6 points; Feyenoord are 24th on 3.
Recent form: Real Betis WLWWD, Feyenoord LWWWW.
Head-to-head (last 2): Real Betis 2 wins, 0 draws, Feyenoord 0 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.