The highly anticipated clash between Real Betis and CD Leganés in the 2024-2025 La Liga season took place on 14th September 2024 at the iconic Estadio Benito Villamarín. Both teams entered the match with different expectations—Real Betis looked to continue their solid start to the campaign, while CD Leganés aimed to cause an upset against the Andalusian side. Real Betis, under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, were determined to secure all three points on home turf, while Borja Jimenez’s Leganés sought to grind out a result against a formidable opponent.
Real Betis vs CD Leganés Head-to-Head
Historically, Real Betis had a better head-to-head record against CD Leganés, winning 8 out of their previous 12 encounters. However, Leganés had pulled off surprises before, and their defensive discipline had often posed problems for Betis. This match was expected to be another tactical battle between Pellegrini’s attacking style and Jimenez’s compact defense.
Real Betis vs CD Leganés Lineups
Here is the Real Betis vs CD Leganés lineups today (Aug 14, 2024)
Real Betis (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Rui Silva
- Defenders: Sabaly, Natan, Llorente, Perraud
- Midfielders: Pablo Fornals, Marc Roca, William Carvalho (replaced by Sergi Altimira, 26′), Abde Ezzalzouli, Assane Diao (replaced by Vitor Roque, 62′)
- Forwards: Chimy Ávila (replaced by Giovani Lo Celso, 61′)
Substitutes:
- Héctor Bellerín (for Sabaly, 62′)
- Aitor Ruibal (for Fornals, 87′)
CD Leganés (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Juan Soriano
- Defenders: Javi Hernández, Sergio González, Valentin Rosier, Jorge Sáenz (replaced by Matija Nastasic, 45′)
- Midfielders: Darko Brasanac, Enric Franquesa (replaced by Renato Tapia, 61′), Yvan Neyou (replaced by Julián Chicco, 66′), Óscar Rodríguez (replaced by Seydouba Cissé, 61′)
- Forwards: Sébastien Haller
Substitutes:
- Adrià Alti (for Juan Cruz, 45′)
Real Betis vs CD Leganés First Half
The first half saw both teams struggling to find their rhythm. Real Betis dominated possession, but CD Leganés’ defense remained resolute. Betis came close to scoring in the 45th minute when Assane Diao’s header went just over the bar following a Chimy Ávila cross. However, neither team was able to break the deadlock, and the first half ended 0-0, with both sides looking to make adjustments.
Half-Time Score: Real Betis 0-0 CD Leganés
Real Betis vs CD Leganés Second Half
The second half began with much more intensity. Real Betis pushed forward, trying to capitalize on their home advantage, while CD Leganés held on tightly in defense. The breakthrough finally came in the 74th minute when Abde Ezzalzouli latched onto a Héctor Bellerín cross to fire Betis into a 1-0 lead with a close-range shot to the bottom corner. The goal lifted the home crowd and put Leganés on the back foot.
Leganés made some attacking substitutions to try and get back into the game, but they struggled to create clear chances against Betis’ solid backline. In the 86th minute, Vitor Roque sealed the win for Real Betis with a clinical finish after a swift counter-attack, making it 2-0. Despite some late pressure, Leganés could not find a way back into the game.
Full-Time Score: Real Betis 2-0 CD Leganés
Real Betis vs CD Leganés Stats
| Real Betis vs CD Leganés Stats | Real Betis | CD Leganés |
| Possession | 63.8% | 36.2% |
| Total Shots | 14 | 3 |
| Shot Accuracy | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Fouls | 11 | 18 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 11 | 1 |
| Penalties | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Real Betis vs CD Leganés Timeline
- 9′ – Injury delay for Juan Soriano (CD Leganés), but the match resumes shortly.
- 11′ – Juan Cruz (Leganés) receives the first yellow card for a bad foul on Romain Perraud.
- 45+5′ – Assane Diao (Real Betis) misses a header just before halftime.
- 45′ – Substitutions for Leganés: Matija Nastasic and Adrià Alti replace Jorge Sáenz and Juan Cruz.
- 74′ – Goal! Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis) scores from close range, assisted by Héctor Bellerín. Real Betis 1-0 Leganés.
- 86′ – Goal! Vitor Roque (Real Betis) doubles the lead after a fast break.
- 90+6′ – The referee blows the full-time whistle. Real Betis 2-0 CD Leganés.
Real Betis vs CD Leganés Key Moments
- Man of the Match: Abde Ezzalzouli was instrumental in breaking the deadlock with his goal in the 74th minute and constantly threatened Leganés’ defense. His creativity and pace were pivotal in Betis’ attacking efforts.
Impact on La Liga 2024-2025 Points Table
This victory pushes Real Betis into the top four in the La Liga 2024-2025 standings, boosting their chances of competing for European football next season. With two goals and a clean sheet, Betis gained much-needed momentum, whereas Leganés remain in the bottom half, needing to improve their form to avoid relegation trouble.
Real Betis’ 2-0 victory over CD Leganés was a dominant display of football, with goals from Abde Ezzalzouli and Vitor Roque sealing the win. Manuel Pellegrini’s side demonstrated their attacking prowess while maintaining defensive discipline, and the result propels them further up the La Liga 2024-2025 table. CD Leganés, on the other hand, need to regroup and focus on their next fixtures to bounce back from this defeat.
