Seville, Spain – Real Betis proved their dominance on home turf, defeating Jagiellonia Bialystok 2-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals held at the Benito Villamarín Stadium on April 11, 2025. The match saw Betis maintain their unbeaten streak, capitalizing on their attacking prowess and organized defense.
Cédric Bakambu opened the scoring for Betis in the 23rd minute with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Pablo Fornals. This early goal set the tone for the match, allowing Betis to control the pace of the game. Just before the first half concluded, Jesús Rodriquez extended Betis’ lead with a powerful shot into the bottom right corner, bringing the score to 2-0.
Despite Jagiellonia’s efforts, including six attempts on goal, they struggled to breach Betis’ solid defense, led by Natan, who recorded impressive defensive stats throughout the match.
In the closing minutes, the action intensified with multiple attempts on both sides, including an unfortunate yellow card issued to Taras Romanczuk of Jagiellonia for a foul in the 91st minute. Betis’ defense held strong, allowing them to finish the match with a clean sheet.
Real Betis’ head coach, Manuel Pellegrini, expressed his satisfaction with the result, highlighting the team’s consistent performance and powerful attacking play. ‘We showed our quality today, and it’s vital to carry this momentum into the next leg,’ he said.
Jagiellonia head coach, Adrian Siemieniec, remained optimistic despite the setback, noting, ‘We have one more game to put things right. We’ll review the match and come back stronger.’
As both teams prepare for the second leg in Poland, Betis carries a crucial advantage, needing to maintain their form to ensure advancement in the tournament.
