Betis survive extra‑time scare in the Rei Cup first round

Real Betis edged past fourth‑division side Navalcarnero 3‑2 after extra time on Thursday at the Estádio Santo Domingo in Alcorcón, securing progression to the next round of the Copa del Rei. Betis took the lead early through Rodrigo Riquelme, were pegged back, and ultimately prevailed when Riquelme struck again in the 96th minute.

Line‑up, possession and immediate reaction

Betis opened the scoring in the fifth minute through Rodrigo Riquelme.

Navalcarnero equalised either in the fourth minute via Alvaro Leis, as one report states, or in the 49th minute, according to another source.

Kensly Vázquez added a goal for Navalcarnero in the 79th minute, as reported by one account.

Rodrigo Marina restored Betis's lead in second‑half stoppage time, scoring in the 90+2 minute.

In extra time Rodrigo Riquelme struck again in the 96th minute to secure a 3‑2 victory.

Betis fielded an altered line‑up with Diego Conde in goal and nine internationals absent.

The side held 74 percent possession at the interval.

Com o resultado, Real Betis segue vivo e está classificado para a próxima fase da Copa del Rei.

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Victor Rodríguez hit the post before Varo scored the rebound to make it 1‑1 in the 49th minute.

Varo also found the net in the 79th minute, giving Navalcarnero a temporary lead.

Calado saved a penalty during extra time.

Diego Llorente left the field injured and was replaced by Natan.

Pre‑match absences included Valles, Marc Roca, Abde, Parrott, Deossa and four other internationals, while Cucho Hernández was sidelined with injury.

The match took place at Estádio Santo Domingo in Alcorcón on 12 November 2026, kicking off at 15h Brasília time.

Future fixtures and broader context

It formed part of the Copa del Rey 2026/2027 Primeira fase.

REAL BETIS will travel to Seville for their next cup tie against Rayo Vallecano on 28 November 2026 at 10h Brasília time, at the Estádio Benito Villamarín.

Navalcarnero's campaign ended with a first‑round exit from the Copa del Rei.

Betis has been enjoying a very positive season in La Liga and the Champions League up to Thursday.

The Portuguese report warned that Betis came close to a historic upset by a fourth‑division side.