Overview
- Real Betis took a 1-0 halftime lead over FC Utrecht in Sevilla through a 42nd‑minute diving header from Cucho Hernández at La Cartuja.
- Thousands of travelling Utrecht supporters staged a fanwalk to the stadium and created a prominent presence across the city on matchday.
- Betis starters Isco and Sofyan Amrabat required treatment after an early collision and were substituted, with concern reported from coach Manuel Pellegrini.
- Utrecht wingback Souffian El Karouani exited late in the first half after a heavy knock, with the visitors also missing Victor Jensen through illness and unable to use suspended Vasilis Barkas or injured Niklas Vesterlund.
- Earlier, Feyenoord fell 3-1 to Celtic at De Kuip despite Ayase Ueda's opener, with goals conceded after defensive errors including a costly Timon Wellenreuther mistake, as Robin van Persie expressed frustration and noted pride in son Shaqueel’s debut while analysts warned the team likely must win out with an away trip to Betis ahead.