Abdessamad Ezzalzouli sparked Real Betis to a 1-0 victory over Feyenoord on Wednesday night in the UEFA Champions League, drawing the decisive penalty and leading the Andalusian attack at Estadio La Cartuja. Operating on the left wing, the Moroccan international kept the Dutch defense on edge with his pace and dribbling before Jeremiah St. Juste handled his cross in the penalty area in the 58th minute. Isco converted the resulting spot-kick a minute later for the game’s only goal.
The win marks a third victory in Europe for Manuel Pellegrini’s side, lifting them to nine points from three matches in the league phase. Ezzalzouli touched the ball 10 times in the opponent’s penalty area, took eight shots, and completed three dribbles. His eight shot attempts tied him with Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy for the most of any player on matchday three in the continental competition.
Ezzalzouli Drives the Andalusian Attack at La Cartuja
From the opening whistle, Ezzalzouli served as the primary engine for the hosts. He won seven duels and drew two fouls alongside his penalty-winning contribution. Statistical metrics from FotMob graded his performance at 7.5 out of 10.
The display builds on a strong start to the European campaign for the forward, who also scored against FC Porto in the previous round. Across all competitions this season, the player born in Beni Mellal has tallied four goals in eight appearances for the Spanish club.
Hadj Moussa Shines Despite Feyenoord’s Defeat
On the opposing side, Feyenoord found their brightest spark in Anis Hadj Moussa. The Algerian international operated on the right wing and posed serious problems for the Betis defense through his persistent percussion and technical sharpness. Spanish press coverage highlighted the 24-year-old as one of the standout performers in the visiting lineup.
Real Betis Climbs the Table Before Dortmund Test
The narrow victory keeps the Spanish side perfect in the league phase. Their European run began with a 3-2 win against Lille, followed by another 3-2 result against Porto, before Wednesday’s clean sheet against Feyenoord. Real Betis will return to continental action on November 4 to face Borussia Dortmund away at the Signal Iduna Park.
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