Seville, Spain — May 12, 2026 Elche relegation battle intensifies after 2-1 loss to Betis Sevilla Elche's hopes of avoiding relegation took a severe blow on Wednesday after a 2-1 loss to Betis Sevilla, leaving them just two points above the drop zone in LaLiga.
Match Details and Key Moments
Elche, currently 14th in the league with 39 points, struggled to contain Betis Sevilla despite playing with ten men for much of the second half. Defender Leo Petrot received a straight red card in the 49th minute for a foul, forcing Elche to reorganize defensively. David Affengruber, who played the full match in central defense, was unable to prevent Betis from capitalizing on the numerical advantage.
The decisive moment came in the 69th minute when Pablo Fornals scored the winning goal for Betis. Elche had briefly leveled the score earlier, but Fornals' strike sealed their fate. The loss leaves Elche tied on points with Girona, who sit in 18th place, while Levante's 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo further tightened the relegation battle.