Before the game began, the competition between Vallecano vs Betis was delayed for a few minutes due to the problem with the goal of goalkeeper Augusto Batalla. Shortly thereafter, both teams entered the eagerness with high determination, in an important match affecting the European Cup next season. Betis was suddenly conceded in the 38th minute. Diaz’s dangerous shot caused the ball to rinse the crossbar. Immediately, Jorge de Frutos rushed to finish his head, helping Vallecano passed 1-0. Right before the first half closed, the Real Betis net must shake a second time. 45+6 minutes, Lejeune kicked the penalty to give up the Adrian goalkeeper, doubling the gap for Rayo Vallecano.
At the beginning of the second half, Real Betis found the goal to shorten Cucho Hernandez’s score with a dangerous shot into the near corner. Less than 10 minutes later, Ezzalzouli was foul in the penalty area after a collision with Lejeune. Var entered and the referee decided for Real Betis to enjoy a penalty. On the 11m mark, Isco does not make any mistakes to equalize for the visitors.
This is also the final result of the competition on De Vallecas. This draw makes Real Betis still ranked 6th in the La Liga rankings. At this time, Betis has 59 points and Villarreal is 64 points. Just win the next match, Villarreal will officially finish in the Top 5, accompanied by the play in the Champions League 2025/26.
Real Betis can only flip the flag if they win both rounds and wait for Villarreal to lose both matches. Song this hope is too fragile.
