Villarreal – Real Betis, getty images October 18, 2025, 9:57 p.m

On October 18, as part of the regular round of La Liga, Villarreal and Betis played a fighting draw with a score of 2:2. The game between the two leaders of the championship was full of events and showed why these teams are the main contenders for European Cup places.

Marcelino’s wards were able to take the lead twice — first thanks to Buchanan’s goal, and then thanks to Moleiro. However, Pellegrini’s side, led by star man Antoni, managed to equalize twice, preventing Villarreal from dropping points at home.

It is especially worth noting the reaction of the guests, who did not stop after the first defeat and actively fought until the last minute. Antoni became a key figure in Betis’ game, scoring one of the goals and creating several dangerous moments.

The draw allowed Villarreal to remain third in the table with 17 points, while Betis continue to press on with 16 points and remain the only team in the league without an away defeat this season.

The match was also marked by a moment of silence to protest the lack of transparency in Villarreal’s upcoming match against Barcelona in Miami.

Both teams still have a lot to fight for a place in the Champions League, and this match showed that the competition will be very intense.

Villarreal — Real Betis 2:2
Goals: Buchanan, 44, Moleiro, 64 – Anthony, 67, 90+4

Villarreal: Tenas — Navarro, Marin, Veiga, Pedraza (Solomon, 81) — Buchanan, Parejo (Cardona, 73), Comesagna, Moleiro (Alassane Gouet, 73) — Moreno (Perez, 63), Oluwaseyi (Pepe, 63)

Real Betis: Lopez – Bellerin (Garcia, 90), Nathan, Gomez, Firpo – Amrabat, Fornals, Roca (Lo Celso, 58) – Antoni, Cucho, Ezzalzuli (Ruibal, 69)

Warning: Buchanan — Fornal