Girona, Spain, April 22, 2026 – Real Betis pulled off a stunning comeback at Estadi Montilivi, edging Girona 3-2 in a pulsating La Liga Round 33 encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The visitors turned the game on its head after a scrappy first half, showcasing clinical finishing and resilience to climb the table.
Match Summary
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | La Liga – Round 33 |
| Match | Real Betis vs Girona |
| Date | 22th Apr 2026 |
| Time | 02:30 |
| Half-Time | 1 – 1 |
| Full-Time | 3 – 2 |
The match exploded into life early when Girona’s Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov slotted home in the 7th minute. Latching onto a precise through-ball, he fired past Betis keeper Rui Silva to send the home crowd into raptures. Betis responded swiftly, leveling just before the half-hour mark through midfielder Marc Roca’s sweetly struck volley from the edge of the box in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on a Girona defensive lapse.
Half-time arrived with the score locked at 1-1, but Betis emerged with renewed purpose. In the 63rd minute, substitute Anass Ezzalzouli – injected for fresh legs – danced past two defenders before curling a beauty into the top corner, giving the Green-and-Whites the lead. Girona pushed back desperately, earning a penalty in the 68th minute after a clumsy foul in the box. Azzedine Ounahi stepped up coolly to convert, restoring parity and reigniting hopes of a home win.
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Yet Betis had the final say. With 10 minutes remaining, Rodri Riquelme sealed the points with a composed finish from a swift counter-attack, exploiting Girona’s high line. The hosts threw everything forward in vain, as Betis defended stoutly to secure all three points.
Goal Scorers
| Time | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 7′ | V. Tsygankov | Girona |
| 23′ | M. Roca | Real Betis |
| 63′ | A. Ezzalzouli | Real Betis |
| 68′ | A. Ounahi | Girona |
| 80′ | R. Riquelme | Real Betis |
This result boosts Betis’ European ambitions, lifting them into contention with four wins from their last five away games. For Girona, it’s a gut-wrenching setback after a strong run at home, exposing vulnerabilities in their backline. Manager Míchel lamented post-match: “We had the game, but lapses cost us dearly.”
Key Stats:
- Possession: Girona 58% – Betis 42%
- Shots on Target: Girona 9 – Betis 7
- xG: Girona 1.8 – Betis 2.1
Man of the Match: Anass Ezzalzouli (Betis) for his game-changing goal and energy.
With La Liga’s title race heating up, Betis’ momentum could prove pivotal. Girona will regroup quickly ahead of their next fixture.
Source: BBC
