Marc Bartra’s brace drives Real Betis from 2-1 down to 3-2 at Lille

Real Betis beat Lille 3-2 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Tuesday, overturning a 2-1 half-time deficit through Marc Bartra’s second goal and Troy Parrott’s 53rd-minute winner. In the supplied League Phase table, Lille are 16th and Betis 24th, both listed on 0 points from 0 games and three points behind leader Aston Villa.

How it happened

Lille struck first after 12 minutes, Ayase Ueda converting Ethan Mbappe’s assist. Betis levelled in the 33rd minute when Bartra finished from Pablo Fornals’ pass, but Alexsandro restored Lille’s lead three minutes later with Gaëtan Perrin providing the assist. Bartra scored again in the 49th minute, this time from Isco’s delivery, before Parrott completed Betis’ turnaround four minutes later with Rodrigo Riquelme the provider. Lille finished with one red card and one yellow card, while Betis collected three yellows.

The numbers

Betis created the heavier attacking volume, recording 20 total shots to Lille’s six, including a 10-4 advantage for shots inside the box. The visitors also led possession 55%-45% and completed 495 accurate passes to Lille’s 392, while their total pass count was 565 to 448. Lille’s goalkeeper made two saves; Betis recorded none.

Who decided it

Bartra was the defining figure, scoring twice in 90 minutes and earning an 8.8 match rating. His two shots on target accounted for two of Betis’ five efforts on goal, and he now leads the scorer chart among players from the two squads with two goals in one appearance. Parrott also scored, while Fornals supplied one assist and four key passes.

Why it matters

The victory gives Betis the result advantage despite both clubs being listed on 0 points in the current table. Lille remain ranked 16th and Betis 24th, with Aston Villa first on 3 points and both teams three points behind the leader.