Real Betis opens La Liga with 1-0 win over Real Sociedad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Real Betis began their La Liga season with a 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad on Friday. Rodrigo Riquelme scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute, finishing from Cucho Hernandez's cross. The match was closely contested, reflecting both teams' abilities. Betis now sets their sights on upcoming fixtures, while Sociedad seeks to recover from this opening defeat.
- •Rodrigo Riquelme scored the only goal of the match.
- •The match featured tight and even competition.
- •Real Betis secured the win at home.
- •Real Sociedad won last season's Copa del Rey.
- •Hansi Flick's Barcelona is set to play Elche on Sunday.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener
"Real Betis kicked off their Spanish La Liga campaign with a 1-0 victory over last season's Copa del Rey winners Real Sociedad on Friday.Hansi Flick's Spanish champions Barcelona visit Elche on Sunday in their first game of the season. rbs/iwd
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