Real Betis defeats Villarreal 2-1 in La Liga comeback

Real Betis secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Villarreal at the Estadio de La Cerámica during the fifth round of La Liga. Villarreal took an early lead in the 29th minute through a goal by Gerard Moreno, but Betis responded rapidly before halftime. Cucho Hernández equalized in the 39th minute, followed by a winning goal from Natan in the 43rd minute.

The victory moves Manuel Pellegrini’s side into third place in the league standings. Villarreal remains without a win this season, struggling with defensive issues and a lack of momentum under manager Iñigo Pérez.

Following the match, Pellegrini criticized the La Liga schedule, expressing frustration over the intense workload. He noted that his team is required to play three matches in a single week, including two away games, which he described as “very bad programming” given their participation in the Champions League.