Match Centre

Real Betis deserved their narrow victory, outperforming Porto on expected goals (1.68 vs 0.95) despite a tight contest. The hosts crafted higher-quality chances, with 12 shots inside the box to Porto's 10, and outshot their opponents 17 to 11 overall. Betis converted this threat efficiently, with Abde Ezzalzouli (47'), Cucho Hernández (74'), and Isco's penalty (84') proving decisive.

Porto showed moments of clinical edge, with Gabri Veiga (54') and Samuel Aghehowa (61') capitalising on limited opportunities. However, Betis' superior possession (56% vs 44%) and territorial advantage told in the end. The hosts' higher shot volume (17 vs 11) and quality (7 on target vs 5) reflected their control of proceedings.

The key disparity came in set-piece threat: Betis earned five corners to Porto's solitary one, culminating in Isco's late penalty after a VAR review. This proved the decisive difference in a game where both sides showcased attacking intent.