Betis's Pablo Fornals has been hailed as the 'New King' of the Seville derby after leading his side to a dramatic 2-0 win over Sevilla. The Real Betis midfielder, who had previously played for West Ham and Villarreal, scored a stunning goal in the first half that set up a convincing victory.
Fornals' opening goal was a masterclass display of skill and vision, taking down three players with him before beating the Sevilla goalkeeper to give his team the lead. The 29-year-old midfielder's performance was a key factor in Betis's win, which marked their first Seville derby success since 2018.
The match, which had been delayed for 20 minutes due to objects being thrown onto the pitch, saw Betis's players celebrate wildly after Fornals' goal. The Sevilla fans, meanwhile, were left frustrated by their team's performance, which was marred by errors and lack of cohesion.
Betis's coach, Manuel Pellegrini, has been praised for his tactics, which allowed his side to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. The win marked a significant improvement in Betis's form since the start of the season, with Fornals and other key players showing their quality.
Fornals himself was overcome with emotion after the match, praising his teammates and fans for their support. "There is no A team and no B team," he said, in reference to Pellegrini's philosophy of treating all players equally regardless of position or experience. "We're all a team."
The win has given Betis a significant boost in their bid to stay in La Liga. With 24 points from 15 games, they are currently 14th in the table, just four points behind the 10th-place playoff spot.
In contrast, Sevilla have struggled this season, with 16 points from 15 games leaving them 19th and in danger of relegation. The win marked a low point for the team's coach, Matías Almeyda, who admitted that his side had made several key errors that cost them the match.
The result has also sparked debate about the competitiveness of La Liga this season. While Betis's win was a significant statement of intent, it remains to be seen whether other teams will follow suit in challenging the traditional powerhouses like Barcelona and Real Madrid.
For now, Fornals is basking in the glory of his team's victory, having delivered a memorable performance that will go down in history as one of the greatest Seville derby goals of all time.
Fornals' opening goal was a masterclass display of skill and vision, taking down three players with him before beating the Sevilla goalkeeper to give his team the lead. The 29-year-old midfielder's performance was a key factor in Betis's win, which marked their first Seville derby success since 2018.
The match, which had been delayed for 20 minutes due to objects being thrown onto the pitch, saw Betis's players celebrate wildly after Fornals' goal. The Sevilla fans, meanwhile, were left frustrated by their team's performance, which was marred by errors and lack of cohesion.
Betis's coach, Manuel Pellegrini, has been praised for his tactics, which allowed his side to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities. The win marked a significant improvement in Betis's form since the start of the season, with Fornals and other key players showing their quality.
Fornals himself was overcome with emotion after the match, praising his teammates and fans for their support. "There is no A team and no B team," he said, in reference to Pellegrini's philosophy of treating all players equally regardless of position or experience. "We're all a team."
The win has given Betis a significant boost in their bid to stay in La Liga. With 24 points from 15 games, they are currently 14th in the table, just four points behind the 10th-place playoff spot.
In contrast, Sevilla have struggled this season, with 16 points from 15 games leaving them 19th and in danger of relegation. The win marked a low point for the team's coach, Matías Almeyda, who admitted that his side had made several key errors that cost them the match.
The result has also sparked debate about the competitiveness of La Liga this season. While Betis's win was a significant statement of intent, it remains to be seen whether other teams will follow suit in challenging the traditional powerhouses like Barcelona and Real Madrid.
For now, Fornals is basking in the glory of his team's victory, having delivered a memorable performance that will go down in history as one of the greatest Seville derby goals of all time.
Betis finally gets their act together and now they're looking like a legit team 
Fornals is alright I guess, his goal was fire 
but what's up with the delay in the match? Objects being thrown on the pitch? sounds like a setup to me 
And don't even get me started on Sevilla's performance, they're just a mess this season 
Pellegrini's tactics are cool and all, but it's still not going to save them from relegation. Betis getting a boost in the standings is great for them, but we'll see if anyone else can keep up with Barcelona and Real Madrid 
. but was it just luck or did he really bring that level of skill and vision to the pitch? i need to see more than just one highlight reel to be convinced 
. and what's with all these "masterclass displays" everyone's talking about? is it even possible for a player to have a single game where they're 100% perfect? 
. gotta see more than just a win from Betis before i start jumping off the bandwagon 
I'm loving Pablo Fornals' rise to fame! The dude is a game-changer on the pitch and he's definitely earned his 'New King' title after that insane goal 
. I mean, who needs a fancy trophy when you can score a masterpiece like that? 
It's not just about individual brilliance though - Fornals' performance was also a team effort, with everyone chipping in to help Betis secure the win. That coach of his, Manuel Pellegrini, must be doing something right! 
, I mean, who needs a Hollywood blockbuster when you have skills like that? 
His reaction after the match was pure joy 
, it's amazing to see him embracing his teammates and fans for their support. Pellegrini's tactics were spot on, he really knows how to get the best out of his players! 
And can we talk about Fornals' "New King" status? 
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. The gap between those two teams is too wide, it's not like one team can just swoop in and beat the other all of a sudden 
. They got a hot streak going on, let's see if it lasts 
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. i'm loving the positivity around this match, it's a great reminder that even in tough times, teams can come together and achieve amazing things 
and that goal was absolutely stunning 
Can't wait to see what he does next! The whole team deserved that win though, they played so much better than Sevilla. Manuel Pellegrini's tactics definitely paid off 
Betis is finally showing some real promise this season 
and sevillas fans are just salty 
gotta say, fornals' "we're all a team" quote sounds pretty deep 
and that goal was insane 
coach Pellegrini must be proud too 
️ Fornals might just be the new King of Seville derbies 
what's next, is he gonna start a podcast or somethin' 
and btw, who made the pitch delay rules so unpredictable? 
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As a parent, I love seeing my kids work together towards a common goal (no pun intended 
) and it's amazing to see Fornals embody that same spirit on the pitch. The win is definitely a boost for La Liga and I'm excited to see how other teams respond to Betis' newfound confidence 
. I mean, who needs Netflix when you have La Liga, right? And 20 minutes of delay due to objects being thrown onto the pitch? What's going on over there?! 
