Real Betis Thrash Nine-Man Real Sociedad 3-0 in La Liga Clash

Real Betis delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on Sunday, February 16, 2025, bolstering their La Liga campaign. The match, marked by two red cards for Sociedad, saw Betis capitalize on their numerical advantage in the second half to secure three vital points.

The scoring began in the 51st minute when Manchester United loanee Antony unleashed a stunning volley, marking his third goal in four matches since joining Betis. The hosts doubled their lead in the 64th minute through Marc Roca, who scored his first of the night, followed by a second in the 69th with a powerful left-footed strike from the edge of the box. Sociedad’s woes deepened with Igor Zubeldia’s first-half dismissal and Sheraldo Becker’s red card in the 75th minute, reducing them to nine players.

Betis, now 11th in the La Liga standings, ended a four-match winless streak against Sociedad, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity. Sociedad, struggling in ninth place, have won just once in their last five league outings. This result could shift their focus to the Copa del Rey and Europa League as their European hopes fade.