Sevilla, Spain, ESP — Pablo Fornals delivered a dramatic late winner as Real Betis rallied from behind to defeat Valencia in LALIGA action at Estadio La Cartuja.
Valencia struck first when Luis Rioja found the net in the 20th minute, giving the visitors an early advantage. Real Betis responded quickly, with Chimy Ávila equalizing just three minutes later in the 23rd minute to level the contest.
The match remained deadlocked until the closing stages when Fornals broke through in the 88th minute, securing all three points for the home side with his late heroics.
GOALS:- 20' Luis Rioja - Valencia- 23' Chimy Ávila - Real Betis- 88' Pablo Fornals - Real Betis
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Real Betis: Pablo Fornals - Late match-winner- Valencia: Luis Rioja - Opening goal
KEY STAT: Valencia edged Real Betis in shots 15-14 and shots on target 4-2, but couldn't prevent the late comeback despite superior accuracy.
NEXT: Real Betis travel to face Atlético Madrid on February 8. Valencia host Real Madrid on February 8.