Real Betis win 1-0 against Feyenoord Rotterdam in the UEFA Champions League.

The UEFA Champions League league phase match took place on 21 October 2026 at Estadio La Cartuja in Sevilla. Host side Real Betis welcomed Dutch outfit Feyenoord Rotterdam for a tightly contested encounter that was decided by a single penalty in the second half.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were marked by an early booking for Feyenoord when Mika Mármol was shown a yellow card in the 14th minute for a bad foul. The first half remained largely even, with both teams probing for openings but neither able to break the deadlock.

The second half began with another caution for the visitors; Charles Vanhoutte received a yellow card in the 52nd minute, again for a bad foul. The match’s pivotal moment arrived three minutes later, when Real Betis were awarded a penalty. Isco stepped up and calmly slotted the spot-kick with his right foot, sending the ball to the bottom right corner to give the home side a 1-0 lead in the 59th minute.

After the goal, Feyenoord pressed for an equaliser but found it difficult to create clear chances against a disciplined Betis defence. The tension rose in the closing stages, and Real Betis midfielder Rodrigo Riquelme was booked in the 86th minute for a bad foul, receiving his first yellow card of the evening. The match concluded with Betis maintaining their slender advantage.

Standout performers

Isco was the decisive figure, converting the penalty that proved to be the match-winning goal. His composure from the spot ensured Real Betis took all three points.

The defensive contributions of both sides helped keep the scoreline low, with the bookings to Mika Mármol, Charles Vanhoutte and Rodrigo Riquelme highlighting the physical nature of the contest.

Match facts

  • Final score: Real Betis 1-0 Feyenoord Rotterdam
  • Scorers: Isco (Real Betis) – 59' (penalty)
  • Bookings:
    • Mika Mármol (Feyenoord) – 14' (bad foul)
    • Charles Vanhoutte (Feyenoord) – 52' (bad foul)
    • Rodrigo Riquelme (Real Betis) – 86' (bad foul)
  • Venue: Estadio La Cartuja, Sevilla

What it means

The victory gives Real Betis three points from the UEFA Champions League league phase match, while Feyenoord Rotterdam return home without points, leaving both clubs to build on the result in their upcoming fixtures.