Real Betis Clinches 2-0 Victory Over Sevilla in Heated 2025 LaLiga Derby
Real Betis defeated Sevilla 2-0 in the 2025 LaLiga derby at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, featuring key goals and a sending off for Sevilla.
- • Real Betis won 2-0 with goals by Pablo Fornals and Sergi Altimira.
- • Isaac Romero’s red card left Sevilla with ten men, impacting the match outcome.
- • The game was tense and balanced in the first half with few clear chances.
- • Real Betis improved to 22 points; Sevilla stays at 17 in LaLiga standings.
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The intense 2025 LaLiga derby between Sevilla and Real Betis concluded with a 2-0 victory for Real Betis on November 30, 2025, at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. In front of an enthusiastic crowd of 42,580 spectators, Betis secured their win thanks to goals from Pablo Fornals and Sergi Altimira. The match, marked by fierce rivalry and physical intensity, saw pivotal moments that influenced the outcome.
Real Betis opened the scoring in the 54th minute through Pablo Fornals, setting the tone for the remainder of the match. Sergi Altimira doubled the lead in the 68th minute, cementing Betis's control. Sevilla faced a major setback when Isaac Romero was sent off, leaving them with ten men, which further tilted the match in Betis's favor.
The first half witnessed a tense and balanced contest. Betis started with higher intensity, pushing aggressively and attempting several crosses. Despite their energetic start, they didn't manage to score in the opening 45 minutes. Sevilla gradually gained control as the game advanced, managing possession and posing threats. Notable efforts came from Betis's Pablo García with a long-range attempt and Sevilla’s Carmona and Sow from distance, but all failed to find the net.
Goalkeeper Odysseas was a standout for Sevilla, notably making a crucial save late in the game when Abde had a clear one-on-one chance, denying further scoring opportunities for Betis. However, the sending off of Romero handicapped Sevilla's defensive efforts in the second half.
Following this derby, Real Betis moved up to 22 league points, strengthening their position in LaLiga standings, while Sevilla remained at 17 points. This derby reinforced the passionate rivalry between the two Andalusian clubs and underscored Betis's superiority in this latest encounter.
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