Real Sociedad vs Real Betis
The atmosphere at the stadium was electric as both sides looked to make their mark on the game from the very first whistle. Played on May 9, 2026, this La Liga clash served as a stern tactical test for both the hosts and their visitors.
Betis dictate the early tempo
Real Betis seized control early on, demonstrating clinical finishing when it mattered most. In the 39th minute, Antony silenced the home crowd with a spectacular long-range effort, set up by Sergi Altimira. The visitors carried that momentum into the second half, with Abdessamad Ezzalzouli finding the net in the 47th minute to double the lead and leave Real Sociedad staring at a steep uphill climb.
A dramatic resurgence
Despite a frustrating VAR intervention that saw a goal ruled out in the 65th minute, Real Sociedad refused to fold. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 80th minute when Orri Óskarsson tapped home a cross from Sergio Gómez in front of a crowd of 28,617. As the game entered stoppage time, a handball by Aitor Ruibal handed the hosts a lifeline from the penalty spot. Mikel Oyarzabal stepped up and buried the spot-kick to level the score, concluding a frantic finale that saw Ruibal sent off for a second yellow card just before the final whistle.
