LaLiga: Real Betis Beat 10-Man Sevilla 2-0 - Fornals and Altimira Secure Derby Win

Fornals and Altimira score in 2-0 win

Real Betis secured a 2-0 win over 10-man Sevilla, with goals from Pablo Fornals and Sergi Altimira. The win gives Betis local bragging rights in the Seville derby.

Real Betis held their nerve to secure a 2-0 win over Sevilla, with the match ending in controversy after Isaac Romero was sent...

Real Betis secured a thrilling 2-0 win over 10-man Sevilla, taking the bragging rights in the 144th Seville derby. The win moves them back within seven points of the top-four, marking their second win in six LaLiga games.

The match got underway with a dull first half, with the first real chance falling to Djibril Sow, whose shot flew just over the top. The first 45 minutes were stoppage-heavy and forgettable, but things picked up in the second half.

Despite Sevilla's dominance in possession, Betis created the first real chance, with Abde Ezzalzouli's 37th-minute shot forcing a save from Odysseas Vlachodimos. Sevilla started strong in the second half, but Betis capitalized on a quick break, and Peque Fernandez's shot was parried by Alvaro Valles, setting up a crucial opportunity.

The turning point came when Nabil Fekir's cross was headed home by Chimy Avila, giving Betis the lead. Sevilla pushed hard for an equalizer, but Betis held on, with William Carvalho making crucial interventions. The win was a welcome relief for Betis, who had been struggling with form.

Real Betis took the lead when Pablo Fornals scored his third goal of the season, firing the ball low past Sevilla's goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. This was Fornals' first goal since September 19th, and it gave Betis the momentum they needed.

Sevilla tried to level the score quickly, but their efforts were thwarted, and Betis scored a second goal, leaving Sevilla struggling to catch up. The match was intense, with Betis dominating possession and creating scoring opportunities.

Pablo Fornals' whipped free kick from the right flank found Valentin Gomez, who flicked the ball to Sergi Altimira on the left side of the box. Altimira took a single touch and unleashed a powerful shot that found the roof of the Sevilla net, sealing a 2-0 win for Real Betis.

The goal sparked a dramatic change in atmosphere, with the Sevilla fans' frustration boiling over as debris began flying onto the pitch. The match was temporarily halted, and the players were eventually persuaded to return to the field. Betis held on to secure a memorable victory, their first win at Sevilla's Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium since 2018.

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— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) November 30, 2025

Real Betis held their nerve to secure a 2-0 win over Sevilla, with the match ending in controversy after Isaac Romero was sent off for a reckless challenge on Valentin Gomez. The game was briefly halted due to fan unrest, with objects thrown onto the pitch, but Betis managed to hold on for the win.

The victory marked a significant moment for Betis, who secured local bragging rights with their win at Sevilla's Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán stadium. It was their first win at the venue since 2018, and they showed great professionalism to see out the remaining minutes despite the tense atmosphere.

Real Betis has boosted its chances of a sixth consecutive top-seven finish, with an impressive record of only one loss in their last 14 away league games, boasting six wins and seven draws. This latest victory has certainly given them momentum heading into the rest of the season.

Meanwhile, Sevilla's struggles continue, with the team still searching for back-to-back home league wins since October 2024. The emotional toll of this latest defeat will likely overshadow any repercussions from the fans' misbehavior, as Sevilla now finds itself just four points clear of the bottom three.