Real Betis don take all three points for dia opening match of the 2026-27 La Liga season, as dem beat Real Sociedad 1-0 for Estadio La Cartuja. The only goal come for the second half, when Riquelme finish well-worked move for the 62nd minute.
Both managers, Manuel Pellegrini for Betis and Pellegrino Matarazzo for Real Sociedad, set up dia teams for 4-2-3-1 formation. The first half na even contest, though clear chances no too plenty. Real Sociedad get one good chance through Yangel Herrera, but Óskarsson fire over. For Betis side, Bernal go close with effort wey just wide.
Second half start with plenty pace. Real Sociedad goalkeeper Álex Remiro make fine save to deny Antony for the centre of the box. As both coaches make changes, Betis begin to grow into the match. The breakthrough come through Riquelme, who score after a well-worked move. Few minutes later, Remiro produce fine left-footed save to stop Betis from doubling dia lead.
Real Sociedad push hard for equalizer. Sučić hit the post, Sergio Gómez hit side-netting. The clearest chance come for the 82nd minute, when Oyarzabal send Óskarsson clean through, but Betis goalkeeper Vallés make superb stop. Zakharyan, wey come in for Sučić, also threaten but e no score.
The match finish with some late drama. Héctor Bellerín and Fran García for Betis receive yellow cards. For Real Sociedad, Sergio Gómez, Aramburu, and Zubeldia all see yellow. Referee Isidro Díaz De Mera oversee the match wey get 59,340 spectators.
Real Sociedad begin dia league campaign with defeat, but dem show plenty quality and create enough chances to take something from the game. Next up for dem na Wednesday trip to the Bernabéu to face Real Madrid.
