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

Estadio de San Mamés

Referee: Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz, Spain

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Match Stats

Ball possession

39%

61%

1.25

Expected goals (xG)

0.48

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

Total shots

Shots on target

Shots off target

Blocked shots

Shots inside box

Shots outside box

Corner kicks

Offsides

Passing

355

Total passes

561

282 (79%)

Accurate passes

486 (87%)

Discipline

Fouls

Yellow cards

Red cards

Goalkeeper saves

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Lineup

1
G

Unai Simón

76′

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′

6.6

23
M

Robert Navarro

86′

6.5

20
M

Unai Gómez

72′

6.2

6
M

Mikel Vesga

62′

6.2

18
M

Mikel Jauregizar

62′

6.3

Coach

Ernesto Valverde

25
G

Pau López

7.0

16
D

Valentín Gómez

6.6

4
D

Natan

90′

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′

6.6

11
F

Cédric Bakambu

62′

6.2

6
M

Sergi Altimira

46′

7.0

8
M

Pablo Fornals

75′

46′

7.9

2
D

Héctor Bellerín

46′

6.6

Coach

Manuel Pellegrini

La Liga Standings – Primera División

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	29	24	1	4	78-28	50	73	W 22 February: Barcelona 3 – 0 Levante W 28 February: Barcelona 4 – 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 – 1 Barcelona W 15 March: Barcelona 5 – 2 Sevilla W 22 March: Barcelona 1 – 0 Rayo Vallecano
2	Real Madrid	28	21	3	4	60-24	36	66	W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 – 1 Real Sociedad L 21 February: Osasuna 2 – 1 Real Madrid L 02 March: Real Madrid 0 – 1 Getafe W 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Real Madrid W 14 March: Real Madrid 4 – 1 Elche
3	Villarreal	29	18	4	7	54-34	20	58	W 22 February: Villarreal 2 – 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 – 1 Villarreal W 08 March: Villarreal 2 – 1 Elche D 13 March: Alaves 1 – 1 Villarreal W 20 March: Villarreal 3 – 1 Real Sociedad
4	Atletico Madrid	28	17	6	5	47-25	22	57	L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 – 0 Atletico Madrid W 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 – 2 Espanyol W 28 February: Oviedo 0 – 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 – 2 Real Sociedad W 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 – 0 Getafe
5	Real Betis	28	11	11	6	43-35	8	44	W No match found D 01 March: Real Betis 2 – 2 Sevilla D No match found L No match found D No match found
6	Celta Vigo	29	10	11	8	41-35	6	41	W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 – 0 Mallorca W 01 March: Girona 1 – 2 Celta Vigo L 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 – 2 Real Madrid D 15 March: Real Betis 1 – 1 Celta Vigo L 22 March: Celta Vigo 3 – 4 Alaves
7	Real Sociedad	29	10	8	11	44-45	-1	38	D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 – 3 Oviedo W 28 February: Mallorca 0 – 1 Real Sociedad L 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 – 2 Real Sociedad W 15 March: Real Sociedad 3 – 1 Osasuna L 20 March: Villarreal 3 – 1 Real Sociedad
8	Getafe	29	11	5	13	25-31	-6	38	L 22 February: Getafe 0 – 1 Sevilla W 02 March: Real Madrid 0 – 1 Getafe W 08 March: Getafe 2 – 0 Real Betis L 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 – 0 Getafe W 21 March: Espanyol 1 – 2 Getafe
9	Osasuna	29	10	7	12	34-35	-1	37	W 21 February: Osasuna 2 – 1 Real Madrid L 01 March: Valencia 1 – 0 Osasuna D 07 March: Osasuna 2 – 2 Mallorca L 15 March: Real Sociedad 3 – 1 Osasuna W 21 March: Osasuna 1 – 0 Girona
10	Espanyol	29	10	7	12	36-44	-8	37	L 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 – 2 Espanyol D 01 March: Elche 2 – 2 Espanyol D 09 March: Espanyol 1 – 1 Oviedo L 15 March: Mallorca 2 – 1 Espanyol L 21 March: Espanyol 1 – 2 Getafe
11	Valencia	29	9	8	12	32-42	-10	35	L 22 February: Villarreal 2 – 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 – 0 Osasuna W 08 March: Valencia 3 – 2 Alaves L 14 March: Oviedo 1 – 0 Valencia W 21 March: Sevilla 0 – 2 Valencia
12	Athletic Club	28	10	5	13	30-40	-10	35	W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 – 1 Elche W No match found D No match found L 14 March: Girona 3 – 0 Athletic Club L No match found
13	Girona	29	8	10	11	31-44	-13	34	D 23 February: Alaves 2 – 2 Girona L 01 March: Girona 1 – 2 Celta Vigo D 07 March: Levante 1 – 1 Girona W 14 March: Girona 3 – 0 Athletic Club L 21 March: Osasuna 1 – 0 Girona
14	Rayo Vallecano	29	7	11	11	28-35	-7	32	D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 – 1 Athletic Club W 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 – 0 Oviedo D 08 March: Sevilla 1 – 1 Rayo Vallecano D 16 March: Rayo Vallecano 1 – 1 Levante L 22 March: Barcelona 1 – 0 Rayo Vallecano
15	Sevilla	29	8	7	14	37-49	-12	31	W 22 February: Getafe 0 – 1 Sevilla D 01 March: Real Betis 2 – 2 Sevilla D 08 March: Sevilla 1 – 1 Rayo Vallecano L 15 March: Barcelona 5 – 2 Sevilla L 21 March: Sevilla 0 – 2 Valencia
16	Alaves	29	8	7	14	30-41	-11	31	D 23 February: Alaves 2 – 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 – 0 Alaves L 08 March: Valencia 3 – 2 Alaves D 13 March: Alaves 1 – 1 Villarreal W 22 March: Celta Vigo 3 – 4 Alaves
17	Elche	29	6	11	12	38-46	-8	29	L 20 February: Athletic Club 2 – 1 Elche D 01 March: Elche 2 – 2 Espanyol L 08 March: Villarreal 2 – 1 Elche L 14 March: Real Madrid 4 – 1 Elche W 21 March: Elche 2 – 1 Mallorca
18	Mallorca	29	7	7	15	34-47	-13	28	L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 – 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 – 1 Real Sociedad D 07 March: Osasuna 2 – 2 Mallorca W 15 March: Mallorca 2 – 1 Espanyol L 21 March: Elche 2 – 1 Mallorca
19	Levante	29	6	8	15	34-48	-14	26	L 22 February: Barcelona 3 – 0 Levante W 27 February: Levante 2 – 0 Alaves D 07 March: Levante 1 – 1 Girona D 16 March: Rayo Vallecano 1 – 1 Levante W 21 March: Levante 4 – 2 Oviedo
20	Oviedo	29	4	9	16	20-48	-28	21	L 28 February: Oviedo 0 – 1 Atletico Madrid L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 – 0 Oviedo D 09 March: Espanyol 1 – 1 Oviedo W 14 March: Oviedo 1 – 0 Valencia L 21 March: Levante 4 – 2 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.

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