Real Betis reduced to 10 men after headbutt incident involving Yamal

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Real Betis reduced to 10 men after headbutt incident involving Yamal
Summary

Real Betis is down to 10 men during their match against Barcelona on October 17, 2026. Facundo Bernal received a red card for headbutting Lamine Yamal following a heated exchange with Fermín López. The incident occurred after a disallowed equalizer, with the score at 2-1 in favor of Betis at halftime. Following the break, additional goals were scored, and the match remains in progress.

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  • •Facundo Bernal sent off for headbutting Lamine Yamal.
  • •Betis leads 2-1 at halftime against Barcelona.
  • •Match featured disallowed equalizer and multiple goals after halftime.
  • •Yamal received a yellow card during the altercation.
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  • 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — 🟥 Real Betis down to 10 men after headbutt on Lamine Yamal
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Saturday's game between Real Betis and Barcelona has given neutral fans quite some drama to soak up. We've seen a host equalizer ruled out, as Hansi Flick and company held a 2-1 lead at the break. Th...

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