Real Betis - Sevilla: Seville derby ends 2-2, previews and stats
The Seville derby — real betis - sevilla — finished level at 2-2 after a late Isaac Romero strike, with a sequence of blocked attempts, offsides and disciplinary moments deciding the closing stages. Previews ahead of Sunday’s round place the match at Estadio de La Cartuja and set it among four La Liga fixtures scheduled that day.
Real Betis - Sevilla match facts
Second Half ends, Real Betis 2, Sevilla 2. Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time. Offside, Sevilla: Akor Adams is caught offside on two occasions in the sequence of late plays. Attempt missed: Adnan Januzaj (Sevilla) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left; the attempt was assisted by Akor Adams. Attempt blocked: Akor Adams (Sevilla) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is blocked; that attempt was assisted by Lucien Agoumé. Attempt blocked: Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked; that was assisted by Akor Adams.
Match timeline and key events
Substitution, Sevilla: Batista Mendy replaces Djibril Sow. Juanlu Sánchez (Sevilla) is shown the yellow card. Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked: Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked; that attempt was assisted by Pablo Fornals. Isaac Romero (Sevilla) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration. Goal! Real Betis 2, Sevilla 2: Isaac Romero (Sevilla) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner, assisted by Djibril Sow with a headed pass following a set piece situation. Natan (Real Betis) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Adnan Januzaj (Sevilla) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Line-ups, tactics and managerial notes
Manuel Pellegrini’s team arrives with a clear objective: keep a cool head and maximum intensity to impose their football in an atmosphere that promises to be electric. The keys for the Verdiblancos will be to dominate the midfield and avoid unforced errors, which the Nervión side are described as experts at “muddying” matches and fighting for every loose ball. On a night for players with character, decisiveness in both boxes is emphasised; beyond the standings, Betis seeks to reaffirm its identity and prove that it knows how to suffer and win when the ball is at its hottest. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence.
Sunday's La Liga preview
There are four La Liga matches taking place on Sunday, including the Seville derby, with Real Betis welcoming bitter rivals Sevilla. Elsewhere, Elche will host Espanyol at Estadio Martinez Valero, Osasuna will head to Valencia at Mestalla, and Celta Vigo will make the trip to Girona. By Matt Law | 01 Mar 2026 00: 05, Last updated: 01 Mar 2026 00: 05.
Standings, form and predictions
Real Betis are fifth in the La Liga table, six points off fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, while Sevilla are 12th, eight points behind sixth-placed Celta Vigo. Sports preview writing favours Real Betis to record a third straight win over Sevilla this weekend, noting that not since November 2021 have Sevilla overcome Real Betis away from home and backing Pellegrini's team to shade a close contest on Sunday. Celta Vigo are sixth, five points behind fifth-placed Real Betis and are aiming to make it four straight wins when they travel to Girona; Girona occupy 11th, seven points from their opponents. Espanyol have dropped to seventh in the La Liga table, while Elche are 17th, just one point outside of the relegation zone. Osasuna sit ninth, four points off sixth-placed Celta Vigo, while Valencia occupy 16th, two points outside the relegation zone.
