0-1. A Pablo García volley seals Betis's victory at Mestalla

Substitute Pablo García scored a stunning volley in the 83rd minute, securing a 1-0 victory for Betis against Valencia at Mestalla. This marks Betis's second win of the season and adds to Valencia's growing frustrations, with fans directing their anger towards the team's coach and management.

Despite showing some offensive improvement, Valencia failed to score for the second consecutive match. The home crowd at Mestalla grew increasingly frustrated throughout the game, particularly due to the lack of clear scoring opportunities. Valencia's coach made tactical changes, bringing on Hugo Duro to partner Danjuma in attack, but maintained a five-man defense.

Betis controlled possession from the outset, employing patient build-up play. However, early on, Valencia created the more dangerous chances. Sato tested the Betis goalkeeper with a shot across goal in the fourth minute, and a subsequent double chance for Danjuma and Sato in the 12th minute was thwarted by Valles. Diakhaby also came close with a header from a corner.

Betis struggled to break Valencia's high press initially. After halftime, Betis regained dominance through possession and increased their attacking intensity. Substitutions by both managers aimed to break the deadlock. Isco, a former Valencia youth player, attempted a long-range shot, while Parrot also tested the Valencia defense. Ultimately, it was García's spectacular volley, assisted by Fran García, that decided the match, leaving Valencia to rue missed opportunities and continued offensive struggles.