Real Betis opened the scoring at the La Cartuja Stadium with a goal from Abde Ezzalzouli in the 47th minute, but FCPorto equalized in the 55th minute and then gave them the lead with a shot from GabriVeiga in the 56th minute. The match ended 2‑1 in favor of the Portuguese, with the VAR controversy annulling Betis's first goal and leaving Pellegrini's team with a defeat that affects their position in the group stage of the Champions League.
From the beginning, Betis showed superiority in possession and opportunities, but DiogoCosta's lack of aim and Porto's strong defense prevented the advantage from being consolidated. Betis' first goal was a powerful shot by Abde that beat DiogoCosta, but the referee in the penalty area, Clément Turpin, reviewed the play and annulled it due to an alleged handball by BorjaSainz. The tie came when Porto scored in the 55th, after a play that involved a direct foul by ÁlvaroValles and a shot by Veiga that slipped into the top corner.
Porto's second goal came in the 56th minute, when Veiga took advantage of a distant free kick and, without being able to stop ÁlvaroValles' shot, scored a great goal that put the Portuguese in the lead. Betis tried to react, but Porto's defense remained firm. During the second half, Porto continued to press and, in the 63rd minute, Samu scored a great goal that turned the score around, leaving Betis with a 2-1 defeat.
The match was also marked by several physical altercations and controversial decisions. FranGarcía suffered a blow from the Portuguese side and had to leave the field temporarily due to bleeding in his mouth. In addition, the match featured three player changes by Porto and three by Betis, with the entry of Ceballos and CuchoHernández and the departure of Deossa and Parrott. The VAR reviewed several plays, including Veiga's alleged handball and BorjaSainz's dangerous play, but the only decision that changed the result was the annulment of Betis' goal.
With the defeat, Real Betis falls to third position in its group, while FCPorto remains in second, which gives them an advantage in the race for qualification to the next phase. Betis will have to review their offensive and defensive strategy before the next match, while Porto will continue looking to consolidate their leading position in the group.