GETAFE, Spain (Interstat) — Getafe opened its La Liga season with a commanding 2-0 victory over Real Betis on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, defying a pregame projection of a draw.

The home side controlled the match from the outset, translating early pressure into a breakthrough in the 28th minute. Defender Femenía Far, who would be the standout performer, initiated the play and continued his run into the area, where he finished clinically to give Getafe the lead. His goal overturned the prediction of Interstat’s game simulator, which had forecast a 1-1 final score.

Getafe doubled its advantage in first-half stoppage time. Again, Femenía Far was instrumental, providing the assist for forward Martín Satriano, who found the net in the 45th plus first minute to send the hosts into halftime with a firm 2-0 cushion. The two-goal margin solidified a strong start for Getafe under manager José Bordalás, who saw his team’s defensive organization and effective attacking transitions pay dividends.

Real Betis, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, struggled to generate meaningful offense throughout the contest. The visitors failed to register a goal, seeing their best opportunities stifled by a disciplined Getafe backline. The result marked a disappointing start to the league campaign for Betis, which now holds a record of 0 wins and 1 loss in La Liga play. Getafe, meanwhile, begins its season with a record of 1 win and 0 losses.

The match was a physical affair, reflected in five yellow cards issued by the officiating crew. Getafe’s Abdel Abqar received the first booking in the 34th minute, followed quickly by goal-scorer Femenía Far in the 36th. Betis substitute Abde Ezzalzouli, who later recorded an assist, was cautioned just before halftime in the 44th minute. Getafe’s Domingos Duarte saw a yellow in the 58th minute, and the final booking went to Getafe’s Antony deep into second-half stoppage time.

Beyond the goal and assist from Femenía Far, key contributions came from defenders Abdel Abqar and Domingos Duarte, each credited with an assist. Substitute Abde Ezzalzouli provided an assist for Betis after his introduction, but it was not enough to spark a comeback.

The victory was statistically an upset in terms of pregame expectations, though a slight favorite was indicated. Interstat’s ELO rating system had given Getafe a 53.30 percent probability to win, a figure the home side exceeded with its two-goal clean sheet performance.

The result provides early momentum for Getafe in the Spanish top flight, while Real Betis is left to regroup after a season-opening performance that lacked its typical attacking threat. Both teams’ records across all competitions now mirror their La Liga standing, with Getafe at 1 win and 0 losses and Real Betis at 0 wins and 1 loss.