Athletic Club vs Real Betis Highlights and Goals

La Liga

5:30 PMMarch 22, 2026

Regular Season - 29

Athletic Club

Show Score

2 - 1

HT:(2 - 0)

Real Betis

San Mamés

Referee: Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Athletic Club

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Real Betis

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

39%

61%

1.25

Expected goals (xG)

0.48

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

11

Total shots

11

6

Shots on target

3

3

Shots off target

6

2

Blocked shots

2

8

Shots inside box

4

3

Shots outside box

7

6

Corner kicks

5

3

Offsides

2

Passing

355

Total passes

561

282 (79%)

Accurate passes

486 (87%)

Discipline

9

Fouls

6

1

Yellow cards

1

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

4

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Lineup

Athletic Club

4-2-3-1

1 G Unai Simón 76' Unsportsmanlike conduct 7.0

17 D Yuri Berchiche 6.3

14 D Aymeric Laporte 7.2

3 D Daniel Vivian 25' 7.6

15 D Íñigo Lekue 6.2

16 M Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta 6.9

30 M Alejandro Rego 6.9

7 M Álex Berenguer 6.0

8 M Oihan Sancet 45' 8.3

9 M Iñaki Williams (C) 25' 45' 7.2

11 F Gorka Guruzeta 6.3

Substitutes

25 F Urko Izeta

44 M Selton Sanchez

2 D Andoni Gorosabel

19 D Adama Boiro

47 D Iker Monreal Agundez

12 D Jesús Areso

27 G Alex Padilla

22 F Nico Serrano 86' Replaced by A. Berenguer 6.6

23 M Robert Navarro 86' Replaced by A. Rego 6.5

20 M Unai Gómez 72' Replaced by O. Sancet 6.2

6 M Mikel Vesga 62' Replaced by I. Ruiz de Galarreta 6.2

18 M Mikel Jauregizar 62' Replaced by G. Guruzeta 6.3

Coach

Ernesto Valverde

Real Betis

4-4-2

25 G Pau López 7.0

16 D Valentín Gómez 6.6

4 D Natan 90' Roughing 6.3

3 D Diego Llorente 7.2

40 D Angel Ortiz 6.3

10 M Abdessamad Ezzalzouli 6.9

21 M Marc Roca 6.7

14 M Sofyan Amrabat 6.9

7 M Antony 6.5

19 F Cucho Hernández 6.9

24 F Aitor Ruibal (C) 6.3

Substitutes

17 M Rodrigo Riquelme

18 M Nelson Deossa

15 M Álvaro Fidalgo

5 D Marc Bartra

12 D Ricardo Rodríguez

23 D Junior Firpo

1 G Álvaro Valles

9 F Chimy Ávila 74' Replaced by A. Ruibal 6.6

11 F Cédric Bakambu 62' Replaced by Cucho Hernandez 6.2

6 M Sergi Altimira 46' Replaced by M. Roca 7.0

8 M Pablo Fornals 75' 46' Replaced by Antony 7.9

2 D Héctor Bellerín 46' Replaced by A. Ortiz 6.6

Coach

Manuel Pellegrini

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	38	31	1	6	95-36	59	94	W 02 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona W 10 May: Barcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid L 13 May: Alaves 1 - 0 Barcelona W 17 May: Barcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis L 23 May: Valencia 3 - 1 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	38	27	5	6	77-35	42	86	W 03 May: Espanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid L 10 May: Barcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid W 14 May: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo W 17 May: Sevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid W 23 May: Real Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club
3	Villarreal	38	22	6	10	72-46	26	72	W 02 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Levante D 10 May: Mallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Villarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla L 17 May: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal W 24 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid
4	Atletico Madrid	38	21	6	11	62-44	18	69	W 02 May: Valencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid L 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo W 12 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid W 17 May: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona L 24 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Atletico Madrid
5	Real Betis	38	15	15	8	59-48	11	60	W 03 May: Real Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 May: Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis W 12 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Elche L 17 May: Barcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis W 23 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Levante
6	Celta Vigo	38	14	12	12	53-48	5	54	W 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche W 09 May: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo L 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante D 17 May: Athletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo W 23 May: Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla
7	Getafe	38	15	6	17	32-38	-6	51	L 03 May: Getafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano D 10 May: Oviedo 0 - 0 Getafe W 13 May: Getafe 3 - 1 Mallorca L 17 May: Elche 1 - 0 Getafe W 23 May: Getafe 1 - 0 Osasuna
8	Rayo Vallecano	38	12	14	12	41-44	-3	50	W 03 May: Getafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano D 11 May: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona D 14 May: Valencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano W 17 May: Rayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal W 23 May: Alaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
9	Valencia	38	13	10	15	46-55	-9	49	L 02 May: Valencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid W 10 May: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia D 14 May: Valencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano W 17 May: Real Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia W 23 May: Valencia 3 - 1 Barcelona
10	Real Sociedad	38	11	13	14	59-61	-2	46	L 04 May: Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad D 09 May: Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis D 14 May: Girona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad L 17 May: Real Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia D 23 May: Espanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
11	Espanyol	38	12	10	16	43-55	-12	46	L 03 May: Espanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid L 09 May: Sevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Espanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club W 17 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol D 23 May: Espanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
12	Athletic Club	38	13	6	19	43-58	-15	45	W 02 May: Alaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club L 10 May: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia L 13 May: Espanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club D 17 May: Athletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo L 23 May: Real Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Club
13	Sevilla	38	12	7	19	46-60	-14	43	W 04 May: Sevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad W 09 May: Sevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol W 13 May: Villarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla L 17 May: Sevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid L 23 May: Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla
14	Alaves	38	11	10	17	44-56	-12	43	L 02 May: Alaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club D 09 May: Elche 1 - 1 Alaves W 13 May: Alaves 1 - 0 Barcelona W 17 May: Oviedo 0 - 1 Alaves L 23 May: Alaves 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
15	Elche	38	10	13	15	49-57	-8	43	L 03 May: Celta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche D 09 May: Elche 1 - 1 Alaves L 12 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Elche W 17 May: Elche 1 - 0 Getafe D 23 May: Girona 1 - 1 Elche
16	Levante	38	11	9	18	47-61	-14	42	L 02 May: Villarreal 5 - 1 Levante W 08 May: Levante 3 - 2 Osasuna W 12 May: Celta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante W 17 May: Levante 2 - 0 Mallorca L 23 May: Real Betis 2 - 1 Levante
17	Osasuna	38	11	9	18	44-50	-6	42	L 02 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona L 08 May: Levante 3 - 2 Osasuna L 12 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid L 17 May: Osasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol L 23 May: Getafe 1 - 0 Osasuna
18	Mallorca	38	11	9	18	47-57	-10	42	W 01 May: Girona 0 - 1 Mallorca D 10 May: Mallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal L 13 May: Getafe 3 - 1 Mallorca L 17 May: Levante 2 - 0 Mallorca W 23 May: Mallorca 3 - 0 Oviedo
19	Girona	38	9	14	15	39-55	-16	41	L 01 May: Girona 0 - 1 Mallorca D 11 May: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona D 14 May: Girona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad L 17 May: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona D 23 May: Girona 1 - 1 Elche
20	Oviedo	38	6	11	21	26-60	-34	29	L 03 May: Real Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo D 10 May: Oviedo 0 - 0 Getafe L 14 May: Real Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo L 17 May: Oviedo 0 - 1 Alaves L 23 May: Mallorca 3 - 0 Oviedo

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Athletic Club secures vital 2-1 home victory against Real Betis with a dominant first-half display.

Athletic Club secured a vital 2-1 victory over Real Betis at the Estadio de San Mamés. Defender Daniel Vivian and midfielder Oihan Sancet scored the decisive goals. Iñaki Williams provided two key assists in a hard-fought La Liga encounter.

Coming into the match, Athletic Club sat 12th in the league, showing recent improved form with two wins. Fifth-placed Real Betis, meanwhile, aimed to consolidate their European qualification spot. Betis’ recent form suggested a tougher challenge than their earlier season run.

The home side started with intent, creating early chances. Their pressure paid off in the 25th minute. Iñaki Williams delivered a pinpoint cross from the right flank. Daniel Vivian rose highest to guide a powerful header past Betis goalkeeper Pau López.

Athletic pressed for more, seeking to extend their advantage. They doubled their lead just before halftime. Williams again turned provider in the 45th minute. His intelligent pass found Oihan Sancet, who drilled a low shot into the net, sending Athletic into the break with a commanding lead.

Real Betis entered the break two goals down, despite holding more possession. Coach Manuel Pellegrini faced a major challenge at halftime. Tactical adjustments and fresh legs were clearly needed to spark a comeback.

Pellegrini responded with a triple substitution at the restart. Antony, A. Ortiz, and M. Roca entered the fray to inject urgency. Betis immediately showed greater attacking impetus, controlling the ball more effectively and pushing forward.

Their efforts paid off in the 75th minute. Pablo Fornals pulled one back for Real Betis, striking cleanly from just outside the box. The goal gave Betis renewed hope for an equalizer.

Moments later, C. Bakambu thought he had equalized for Betis, but VAR disallowed the goal for offside in the 77th minute. This critical decision dashed Betis’ immediate comeback hopes. Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simón received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct amidst the tension.

The home side defended resolutely against Real Betis’ increasing pressure in the final minutes. Substitutions for both sides saw fresh legs try to influence the closing stages. Natan received a yellow card for Betis in the 90th minute.

Despite only 39% possession, Athletic Club generated a higher Expected Goals (xG) of 1.25 compared to Betis’ 0.48. Both teams registered 11 total shots, but Athletic had 6 on target to Betis’ 3. Pau López made four saves for Betis, keeping his side in the contest.

This hard-fought 2-1 victory boosts Athletic Club’s league standing, pushing them further from the bottom half. Real Betis missed a chance to solidify their European aspirations. They now face increased pressure from teams below them in the La Liga table.