Real Betis - Sevilla finishes 2-2 as Isaac Romero rescues draw in Seville derby
Real Betis - Sevilla ended 2-2 after Isaac Romero’s left-footed finish from the centre of the box put Sevilla level late in the second half at Estadio de La Cartuja, a result that leaves both teams with points from the derby and sets the stage for a full slate of Sunday La Liga fixtures.
Romero’s set-piece finish makes it 2-2
Isaac Romero struck with a left-footed shot to the bottom left corner after a headed pass from Djibril Sow following a set-piece situation, bringing the score to Real Betis 2, Sevilla 2. The goal drew a yellow card for Romero for excessive celebration, and it came during the second half; the fourth official had announced 5 minutes of added time before the match concluded.
Key moments: shots blocked, offside calls and a substitution
The match featured a string of blocked attempts and offside rulings. Akor Adams was caught offside on multiple occasions and had a left-footed shot from a difficult angle on the left blocked after a Lucien Agoumé assist. Chidera Ejuke had a right-footed effort from the centre of the box blocked following an Akor Adams pass. Adnan Januzaj fired a left-footed shot from outside the box high and wide to the left after an Akor Adams assist, and later won a free kick on the right wing.
Sevilla made a substitution in the second half when Batista Mendy replaced Djibril Sow. Juanlu Sánchez was shown a yellow card, and Natan of Real Betis received a yellow card for a bad foul. Abde Ezzalzouli won a free kick in Real Betis’s defensive half and later had a right-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked after a Pablo Fornals assist.
Derby build-up and line-ups confirmed
Line-ups were confirmed ahead of the Seville derby at Estadio de La Cartuja, with Manuel Pellegrini’s team arriving determined to keep a cool head and maximum intensity to impose their football in an atmosphere described as electric. The Verdiblancos were urged to dominate midfield and avoid unforced errors, while the Nervión side were noted for fighting for every loose ball and making matches difficult to play.
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Weekend context: positions, predictions and other Sunday matches
A preview published by Matt Law on 01 Mar 2026 00: 05 listed four La Liga matches taking place on Sunday, including the Seville derby. Real Betis sit fifth in the La Liga table, six points off fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, while Sevilla occupy 12th, eight points behind sixth-placed Celta Vigo. The preview backed Real Betis to record a third straight win over Sevilla this weekend and reminded readers that Sevilla have not beaten Real Betis away from home since November 2021.
Other fixtures named for Sunday were Elche vs Espanyol at Estadio Martinez Valero, Osasuna vs Valencia at Mestalla, and Celta Vigo vs Girona. The preview noted Espanyol had dropped to seventh in the table and that Elche stood 17th, one point outside the relegation zone. Osasuna were ninth, four points off sixth-placed Celta Vigo, while Valencia sat 16th, two points outside the relegation places. Celta were aiming to make it four straight wins, were sixth and five points behind fifth-placed Real Betis, and Girona were 11th, seven points behind their opponents.
Match wrap and what comes next
The second half concluded with the score level at Real Betis 2, Sevilla 2, after five minutes of added time were announced. With line-ups confirmed and the weekend schedule set, the Seville derby at Estadio de La Cartuja remains one of four La Liga fixtures on Sunday alongside Elche vs Espanyol, Osasuna vs Valencia and Celta Vigo vs Girona.
