Real Betis win 3-2 against FC Porto in a dramatic UEFA Champions League League Phase clash.

The UEFA Champions League League Phase match took place on 14 October 2026 at Estadio La Cartuja in Sevilla. Real Betis hosted FC Porto in front of a lively crowd, both sides eager to claim the three points on offer.

How it unfolded

The first half remained goalless until the early minutes of the second period. In the 47th minute, Abde Ezzalzouli broke the deadlock for the home side, firing a right-footed shot from the left side of the box into the top right corner after a precise pass from Fran García. The lead was short-lived; just seven minutes later, FC Porto responded through Gabri Veiga, who converted a free-kick with a right-footed strike to the top left corner, leveling the score at 1-1.

The game grew more physical in the 56th minute, prompting a flurry of bookings. André Silva of FC Porto, Nelson Deossa of Real Betis, and Abde Ezzalzouli himself were each shown yellow cards.

Porto regained the advantage in the 61st minute when Samu Aghehowa netted a right-footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner, assisted by Pepê, pushing the visitors ahead 2-1.

FC Porto’s lead was again short-lived. In the 73rd minute Alan Varela received a yellow card for a bad foul, but the home side pressed forward and equalised in the 74th minute. Cucho Hernández, assisted by Antony, struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, restoring parity at 2-2.

Two minutes later, Dani Ceballos was booked for Real Betis. The decisive moment arrived in the 84th minute when Isco stepped up to convert a penalty, sending a right-footed shot to the bottom left corner and giving Betis a 3-2 lead.

FC Porto’s Santiago Giménez was cautioned in the 86th minute for a bad foul, and the match concluded with Ángel Ortiz receiving a yellow card in stoppage time (90'+3') for a bad foul. The final whistle confirmed Real Betis’s 3-2 victory.

Standout performers

  • Abde Ezzalzouli opened the scoring and also contributed an assist, showcasing his attacking threat for Real Betis.
  • Fran García provided the key pass that set up Ezzalzouli’s opening goal.
  • Cucho Hernández equalised with a well-timed finish, aided by Antony’s assist.
  • Antony supplied the decisive pass for Hernández’s goal.
  • Isco calmly converted the penalty that proved to be the match-winner.
  • Gabri Veiga kept Porto in the game with a free-kick goal.
  • Samu Aghehowa and Pepê combined for Porto’s second goal, highlighting their link-up play.

Match facts

  • Final score: Real Betis 3-2 FC Porto
  • Scorers:
    • Real Betis – Abde Ezzalzouli (47'), Cucho Hernández (74'), Isco (penalty, 84')
    • FC Porto – Gabri Veiga (54'), Samu Aghehowa (61')
  • Bookings:
    • André Silva (56') – FC Porto
    • Nelson Deossa (56') – Real Betis
    • Abde Ezzalzouli (56') – Real Betis
    • Alan Varela (73') – FC Porto (bad foul)
    • Dani Ceballos (77') – Real Betis
    • Santiago Giménez (86') – FC Porto (bad foul)
    • Ángel Ortiz (90'+3') – Real Betis (bad foul)
  • Venue: Estadio La Cartuja, Sevilla

What it means

The victory secures three points for Real Betis in the UEFA Champions League League Phase, while FC Porto return home with two points after a hard-fought but ultimately losing effort.