Real Betis delivered a commanding performance, defeating Panathinaikos 4-0 in the UEFA Europa League second leg, securing their place in the quarter-finals with an aggregate score of 4-1.
Aitor Ruibal opened the scoring for Real Betis, setting the tone for the match. Following his lead, Sofyan Amrabat netted the second goal, further extending their advantage. Cucho Hernandez, who was later named Man of the Match, scored the third goal just eight minutes after half-time, while Antony capped off the scoring with the fourth goal.
This victory was particularly significant for Real Betis, as they had not won in their previous six rounds of 16 European home ties. The win also ended Panathinaikos’s impressive nine-game unbeaten run prior to this match.
Historically, Panathinaikos has not reached the European quarter-finals since 2003, a fact that adds weight to their recent defeat. Meanwhile, Real Betis celebrated a remarkable achievement, marking their first win by four goals in a main draw European tie since 1998.
Looking ahead, Real Betis is set to face Braga in the quarter-finals, with matches scheduled for April 9th and 16th. This upcoming challenge will test their momentum following this impressive victory.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific line-up for the next matches, but fans are eager to see how Real Betis will build on this success.