R. Riquelme's strike helped Real Betis secure a victory against Real Sociedad

2026-08-21 23:50 © ZUMAPRESS.com

Sevilla's "Real Betis" played their first match of the new "La Liga" season against San Sebastián's "Real Sociedad".

In a fierce battle, the team from the Andalusian region triumphed – 1:0.

In the 63rd minute, Rodrigo Riquelme scored a beautiful goal. As it later turned out, it was the winning goal.

The second half of the match was very heated – a total of six yellow cards were issued.

"Real Betis" will open the doors to the Champions League this season, while "Real Sociedad" will compete in the Europa League after their triumph in the "Copa del Rey" tournament.

El pase del Cucho Hernández.

La definición de primeras con la zurda de Rodrigo Riquelme.

Es un golazo del Real Betis para estrenarse en esta liga. pic.twitter.com/v1rMltJcvq

— Gonzalo Tortosa (@GonzaloTortosa) August 21, 2026