Match Summary

Real Betis Seville – FC Utrecht: 2–1
Real Betis edged FC Utrecht 2–1 at Estadio la Cartuja to stay strong in their Europa League group. Cucho Hernandez opened the scoring with a powerful header just before halftime, courtesy of Antony’s pinpoint assist. Abde Ezzalzouli doubled the lead early in the second half, slotting home after a setup from Pablo Fornals. Utrecht responded quickly through Miguel Rodriguez, but their limited chances weren’t enough to equalize. Betis controlled possession and held firm to secure all three points.

Man of the Match

Key Player: Cucho Hernandez (Real Betis Seville)
Hernandez stepped up when it mattered, opening the scoring in the 42nd minute with a well-placed header that gave Betis a crucial early lead.
His goal set the tone for a tight clash and injected confidence into the home side going into halftime.
His combative forward play helped keep the Utrecht defense under pressure throughout the first half.

Conclusion

Real Betis delivered a composed and efficient performance, capitalizing on key moments to claim a valuable victory. Their attacking fluidity and defensive control highlighted their intent to progress confidently in the Europa League campaign.