Elche CF Ilicitano 1, Real Betis 2

SEVILLA (Interstat) — Real Betis defeated Elche 2-1 on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla in a La Liga season opener. Cucho Hernández scored the opening goal in the ninth minute for Real Betis and later added an assist, leading his team to a season-opening win. The forward’s goal came from open play, and he set up the second goal for substitute Héctor Fort in the 41st minute. Pablo Fornals scored in the 68th minute for Elche, trimming the deficit to 2-1. But Real Betis held on despite a late flurry of yellow cards and a… Read more...