Valencia and Real Betis drew 0-0 at Mestalla in the LaLiga 2026-27 opener, played on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The match marked the official debut of Japanese winger Ryunosuke Sato for Valencia and the potential first appearance of Troy Parrott, the €20 million summer signing for Real Betis Balompié.
Valencia came into the game after a goalless draw against Celta Vigo in their opening fixture, while Real Betis defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 with a goal from Rodrigo Riquelme in the 63rd minute. Both sides were looking to build on a strong start in a highly competitive LaLiga 2026-27 season from matchday one.
Valencia lined up with Stole Dimitrievski in goal; a back four of Pablo Maffeo, Cesar Tarrega, Mouctar Diakhaby and Jesus Vazquez; midfield featuring Pepelu, Arnaut Danjuma, Guido Rodriguez (captain) and Ryunosuke Sato; and an attack led by Hugo Duro and Javi Guerra. Real Betis started with Alvaro Valles in goal; defence comprising Angel Ortiz, Diego Llorente, Diego Gomez and Junior Firpo; midfield with Facundo Bernal, Pablo Fornals, Nelson Deossa and Antony; and attack led by Rodrigo Riquelme and Cucho Hernandez.
On Valencia’s bench were Kayne van Oevelen (goalkeeper), Iker Cordoba, Jose Gaya, Filip Ugrinic, Aliou Dieng, Andre Almedia, Luis Rioja, Umar Sadiq, Dani Raba, Jaume Dura, Alejandro Panach and David Otorbi. Real Betis had Alvaro de Pablo and Manu Gonzalez as backup goalkeepers, plus Fran Garcia, Hector Bellerin, Marc Bartra, Natan, Alvaro Fidalgo, Iker Losada, Isco, Marc Roca, Pablo Garcia and Troy Parrott, the latter awaiting his debut after his summer transfer.
With this draw, Valencia earns their first point of the season. Real Betis reaches 4 points following their opening win and this draw at Mestalla, although according to our verified live data, the club currently sits second in LaLiga with 6 points, 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from 2 games, a goal difference of +2, and their next fixture is away to Levante on August 29.
The lineups and match details were confirmed in real time from Estadio de Mestalla.
