A hard-fought contest at the Estadio de la Cartuja saw Real Betis and Girona FC share the points in a 1-1 draw on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The result impacts both clubs’ positioning in the LaLiga EA Sports table, with Betis remaining firmly in the European qualification conversation and Girona continuing their battle to climb out of the relegation zone. Notably, the match marked the long-awaited return of veteran midfielder Isco Alarcón following a lengthy injury absence, and a subsequent contract extension through 2028 .
Real Betis and Girona FC played to a 1-1 draw on Sunday, November 23, 2025, in a LaLiga EA Sports contest marking the return of Isco Alarcón to the pitch. The result leaves both teams jockeying for position in the competitive Spanish top flight.
At the Estadio de la Cartuja, Girona established early control, pressing Real Betis high and creating several scoring opportunities. Valentín Gómez initially blocked a Vladyslav Vanat attempt, but the Ukrainian forward wouldn’t be denied for long.
Vanat broke the deadlock in the 20th minute, finishing a well-worked play initiated by Bryan Gil and Azzedine Ounahi. Gil delivered a pinpoint cross from the end line that Vanat expertly converted.
GOL DO GIRONA
Real Betis 0x1 Girona
⚽ Vladyslav Vanat
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🏟️ Estádio de la Cartuja
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‘Cucho’ Hernández and Pablo Fornals both tested Girona goalkeeper Arnau with shots that were turned away, while Viktor Tsygankov nearly doubled the lead, forcing a save from Valles.
The second half saw Antony threaten with a shot that sailed wide, but the biggest moment came in the 60th minute. The crowd rose to applaud the return of Isco Alarcón, making his first appearance in three and a half months following an injury. The fans celebrated his recent contract extension through 2028 with a vibrant display.
Despite Girona controlling possession, it was Real Betis who found the equalizer. In the 75th minute, Valentín Gómez headed home a cross from Isco to level the score at 1-1.
GOL DO BÉTIS
Real Betis 1×1 Girona
⚽ Valentin Gomez
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Late in the match, Betis were reduced to ten men after Antony received a red card for an accidental collision with Joel Roca, a challenge that will sideline him for the upcoming Seville derby.
The draw leaves Real Betis in fifth place with 21 points, four points off the Champions League qualification spots and four ahead of the teams vying for continental positions. Girona, meanwhile, remain in the relegation zone with 11 points.
