Last Updated on September 3, 2025
At Estadio de La Cartuja on Sunday, the La Liga encounter between Real Betis and Athletic Club began with a scoreless first half. Yet, Athletic Club’s second-half performance proved decisive as they clinched a commanding 2-1 win.
In the 60th minute, Athletic Club made it 0-1 through an own-goal.
With only five minutes left to play, Athletic Club’s Aitor Paredes increased the lead.
The goal that reduced the score to 2-1 came in extra time, when Cédric Bakambu netted for Real Betis, with an assist by Junior Firpo.
Athletic Club’s Álex Padilla was sent off in the 90th minute.
For the home team, the results mean eighth place in the table. Athletic Club are second in the league.
Real Betis play Levante on 14 September, Real Sociedad on 21 September and Osasuna (home) on 28 September. Athletic Club’s next opponents are Deportivo Alavés on 13 September, Valencia on 21 September and Girona (home) on 24 September.