Real Madrid vs Real Betis La Liga 2025-26 Match Results

The three goals scored by the striker, one with a header, another with a volley from the edge of the box, and the last with a backheel along with goals from Asencio and Fran García, give our team all three points at the Bernabéu.

Real Madrid began 2026 with an emphatic win over Betis at the Bernabéu. Gonzalo was the standout performer, completing a spectacular match. He opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a brilliant header, extended the lead after the break with a stunning right-footed volley from the edge of the area, and capped his display with a beautiful left-footed backheel finish. Fran García and Asencio also found the net; Asencio’s goal, like Gonzalo’s first, came from a well-rehearsed set-piece by Xabi Alonso’s side. Cucho Hernández scored Betis’ goal.

Our team started with determination and after three minutes could have taken the lead with a powerful Valverde shot that narrowly missed the target. The hosts were in control, but Betis left no gaps until the 20th minute, when Xabi Alonso’s men found one. Rodrygo delivered a free kick to the far post and Gonzalo rose to send the ball into the net with a precise header. From 1–0 until halftime, possession was shared and there were few dangerous chances at either end.

Gonzalo’s masterclass
After the break came Gonzalo’s stunner, the second of the afternoon. In the 50th minute, Valverde crossed from the right; the academy graduate controlled the ball on his chest at the edge of the box and, without letting it drop, struck a precise volley that left Álvaro Valles helpless despite his dive. Just five minutes later it was 3–0, scored by another academy player: Asencio. Rodrygo took the corner and the centre-back powered home a header.

A frantic spell
From then on, the match descended into chaos. Lo Celso hit the post from a free kick in the 62nd minute; two minutes later Rodrygo was denied by Álvaro Valles in a one-on-one. In the 66th minute, Cucho Hernández pulled one back to make it 3–1, and ten minutes later Riquelme struck the post with his effort. Our team struck again in the 82nd minute — once more through the man of the match. Gonzalo completed his hat-trick with a spectacular backheel finish after an assist from Carreras. The Bernabéu gave him a deserved ovation when he was substituted in the 87th minute. In stoppage time, Fran García added the fifth. A resounding win over Betis to start the year.

Gonzalo Hat-Trick Powers Real Madrid to Commanding 5–1 Win Over Real Betis at the Bernabéu

Real Madrid began the year in emphatic fashion with a dominant 5–1 victory over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabéu, controlling the match from start to finish. After early pressure, Gonzalo García opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a header from close range following a Rodrygo cross from a set piece, giving Madrid a 1–0 lead at halftime. The second half saw Madrid accelerate, with Gonzalo striking again in the 50th minute with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the box after a Federico Valverde assist. Just five minutes later, Raúl Asencio made it 3–0 by heading home from a corner delivered by Rodrygo. Betis briefly responded in the 66th minute through Cucho Hernández, who finished from close range to make it 3–1, but Madrid remained in full control. Gonzalo completed his hat-trick in the 82nd minute with a close-range finish assisted by Arda Güler, earning a standing ovation when substituted. In stoppage time, Fran García sealed the rout by scoring the fifth goal with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box after another Valverde cross from a corner. Despite Betis having moments that included shots hitting the post and several saves from Courtois, Real Madrid’s intensity, clinical finishing, and depth proved decisive as they comfortably closed out a comprehensive home win.

Goal scores:

⚽ 20′ Gonzalo                   ⚽ 66′ C.Hernández

⚽ 50′ Gonzalo

⚽ 56′ Asencio

⚽ 82′ Gonzalo

⚽ 90’+3′ Fran García

Line up:

🟢 Real Betis Formation

Formation: 4-3-3 

• GK: Álvaro Valles
• DF: Ángel Ortiz
• DF: Marc Bartra (Captain)
• DF: Natan
• DF: Ricardo Rodríguez
• MF: Nelson Deossa
• MF: Marc Roca
• MF: Pablo Fornals
• MF/AM: Antony
• FW: Aitor Ruibal
• ST: Cucho Hernández (scored Betis’ goal) 

📌 Formation: 4-2-3-1 

🔁 Substitutes / Changes Made

• Giovani Lo Celso replaced Nelson Deossa
• Héctor Bellerín replaced Ángel Ortiz
• Rodrigo Riquelme came on for Aitor Ruibal
• Pablo García came on for Antony 

🟡 Real Madrid Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2 (as announced before kick-off)

• GK: Thibaut Courtois
• DF: Federico Valverde
• DF: Antonio Rüdiger
• DF: Raúl Asencio
• DF: Álvaro Carreras
• MF: Aurélien Tchouaméni
• MF: Eduardo Camavinga
• MF: Jude Bellingham
• MF: Rodrygo
• FW: Vinícius Júnior
• FW: Gonzalo García (scored a hat-trick today) 

🔁 Substitutes Used

• Fran García (came on and scored a goal)
• Arda Güler
• Dani Ceballos
• Ferland Mendy
• Franco Mastantuono

Conclusion:

Real Madrid delivered a statement performance against Real Betis, securing a convincing 5–1 victory at the Santiago Bernabéu. Led by a sensational hat-trick from Gonzalo García and supported by goals from Raúl Asencio and Fran García, Madrid showcased attacking flair, tactical discipline, and squad depth. Despite a brief response from Betis, Real Madrid remained dominant throughout, controlling the tempo and creating constant pressure. The win marks a confident start to the year for Los Blancos and underlines their strong form and ambition moving forward.nd if you found this article helpful, share it with your friends. for more Sports news subscribe newssy.in.