2-1, 61-year-old Valverde showed his power: Leading the team to overturn Betis, winning three consecutive victories to approach the top of La Liga

2025.8.9.1, Real Betis, ranked 6th before the game, ushered in the third round of La Liga. Real Betis played at home in this game against Athletic Bilbao, coached by 61-year-old Valverde and ranked 5th before the game.

Real Betis won 1 win and 1 draw in two rounds before the game, while Athletic Bilbao won 2 consecutive victories in two rounds before the game. It can be seen that Athletic Bilbao is in better shape than Real Betis. Real Betis has the upper hand in the last three matches, because Real Betis has achieved a record of 1 win and 2 draw in those three matches, so before the game, more fans are full of confidence in Real Betis defeating Athletic Bilbao at home. After all, Real Betis has a home advantage, and Real Betis remains unbeaten against Athletic Bilbao in the last five home matches.

In the 15th minute of the second half, Baltra made an own own and helped Athletic Bilbao take the lead.

In the 85th minute, 25-year-old Paredes headed the ball from a close distance in front of the goal to help Athletic Bilbao secure the victory. In the 97th minute, Bakambu headed the ball and helped Real Betis get a goal back.

In the end, Athletic Bilbao defeated Real Betis as he wished and won three consecutive victories, while Real Betis suffered its first defeat in the season. At the first time after the game, Athletic Bilbao surpassed Villarreal with 9 points and rose to second place, tying Real Madrid, which ranked first. Real Betis ranked 7th after the game.