Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3' | Deportivo | Bright Ede | 0-0 | |
| 12' | Real Betis | Substitution — Marc Bartra on, Diego Valentín Gómez off | 0-0 | |
| 34' | Deportivo | Substitution — Marc Casadó on, Diego Villares off | 0-0 | |
| 43' | Real Betis | Goal — Cucho Hernández (assist: Nelson Deossa) | 0-1 | |
| 61' | Real Betis | Substitution — Nelson Deossa on, Isco off | 0-1 | |
| 62' | Real Betis | Substitution — Antony Matheus dos Santos on, Facundo Bernal off | 0-1 | |
| 65' | Real Betis | Diego Valentín Gómez | 0-1 | |
| 65' | Deportivo | Substitution — Riki Rodríguez on, Luismi Cruz off | 0-1 | |
| 65' | Deportivo | Substitution — Jonathan Asp Jensen on, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang off | 0-1 | |
| 75' | Deportivo | Substitution — David Mella on, Yeremay Hernández off | 0-1 | |
| 75' | Deportivo | Substitution — Bil Nsongo on, Adama Traoré off | 0-1 | |
| 79' | Real Betis | Substitution — Marc Roca on, Rodrigo Riquelme off | 0-1 | |
| 79' | Real Betis | Substitution — Pablo Fornals on, Dani Ceballos off | 0-1 | |
| 87' | Deportivo | Goal — Diego Villares (assist: Mario Soriano) | 1-1 |
Deportivo were made to work hard at Riazor on Sunday, 20 September 2026, falling behind to a Real Betis side that controlled the opening period and deservedly led 1-0 at the break. The home crowd grew restless as the visitors looked comfortable, soaking up what little Deportivo could throw at them and threatening to add a second before the interval. The second half told a different story. Deportivo came out with far more purpose and eventually got their reward, levelling things up to make it 1-1 and give the home support something to cheer. Neither side could find a winner after that, and the points were shared in the end. For Deportivo it's a result that will feel like a small step forward after being second best for so long, while Betis will wonder how they didn't see out a game they dominated for large spells.
The Matchup
It finished 1-1 between Deportivo and Real Betis at Estadio Riazor (Abanca-Riazor), a scoreline that summed up a game short on clear separation between the two sides. Neither team could really take control of the ball for long, with Deportivo holding 43% possession, close enough to an even split to explain why the game never settled into one side's favour. There were spells of pressure from both teams, but not enough to turn a share of the points into all three. Days like this are part of a long season, and how each side responds in their next fixture will say plenty about their form heading forward. Here is a closer look at how the two teams compared statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Deportivo vs Real Betis Lineups
Looking Ahead
Deportivo does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Atletico Madrid, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Atletico Madrid vs Deportivo going to play at 24 October 2026 in Spanish La Liga 2026-27.
Real Betis, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at Celta Vigo, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Celta Vigo vs Real Betis going to play at 25 October 2026 in Spanish La Liga 2026-27.