Overview

• Giovani Lo Celso settled the match in the 18th minute after a Cucho Hernández header deflected into his path in the six-yard box.
• Pau López and Antonio Sivera made important saves on each end to prevent further scoring.
• Héctor Bellerín struck the post, Pablo García was denied late, and Cedric Bakambu hit the bar in stoppage time as Betis pressed for a second.
• Manuel Pellegrini's side have four points from two matches after opening with a 1-1 draw at newly promoted Elche.
• Betis travel to Celta Vigo on August 27, while Alavés, winners over Levante on opening day, host Atlético Madrid on August 30.