Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Betis Highlights as Match Ends 1-1

Deportivo La Coruna fought back late to earn a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at Riazor on September 20.

Betis took the lead shortly before half-time when Cucho Hernández finished a quick attacking move in the 43rd minute. Deportivo pushed harder after the break and eventually found their reward when Diego Villares headed in Mario Soriano's cross in the 87th minute.

The result gave both teams a point from an entertaining seventh-round LaLiga match. Betis had more possession, but Deportivo created plenty of chances and finished with the stronger shooting numbers.

Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Betis Match Details

Match	Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Betis
Competition	LaLiga 2026/27
Matchday	7
Date	September 20, 2026
Venue	Estadio ABANCA-RIAZOR
Final Score	Deportivo La Coruna 1-1 Real Betis
Deportivo scorer	Diego Villares
Real Betis scorer	Cucho Hernández

Betis Strike Before Half-Time

The first half was closely contested, with Deportivo looking dangerous while Betis tried to control the ball and build attacks patiently.

The breakthrough came in the 43rd minute. Nelson Deossa won the ball in an advanced position before setting up Cucho Hernández, who finished low into the corner to give Betis a 1-0 lead.

Deportivo had chances to respond before the interval, but Betis went into the break ahead.

Deportivo Push for an Equaliser

The hosts came out with more urgency after half-time and began putting greater pressure on the Betis defence.

Deportivo made several attacking changes as they looked for a way back into the match. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Luismi Cruz were introduced in the 65th minute, while Yeremay Hernández and Adama Traoré also came on later.

Betis also made changes as they tried to protect their advantage, with Isco and later Dani Ceballos entering the game.

Deportivo kept creating opportunities and eventually got their reward late in the match.

Villares Rescues a Point

The equaliser arrived in the 87th minute.

Mario Soriano delivered the ball into the area, and Diego Villares rose to head it past the Betis goalkeeper. The late goal brought Riazor to life and levelled the score at 1-1.

Betis could not find another response in the closing minutes, and the match ended with the points shared.

Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Betis Match Highlights

The biggest moments from the game were:

• Both teams created chances during a competitive opening half.
• Cucho Hernández gave Real Betis the lead in the 43rd minute.
• Nelson Deossa provided the assist for Betis.
• Deportivo increased the pressure after half-time.
• Both sides made several attacking substitutions.
• Diego Villares equalised with a header in the 87th minute.
• Mario Soriano supplied the assist for Deportivo.
• The match ended 1-1 at Riazor.

Deportivo finished with more shots than Betis and also had seven shots on target. Betis, however, had 57% possession and created enough chances to remain a threat throughout the match. 

The late equaliser summed up Deportivo's second-half effort. Betis had taken control with Cucho's first-half finish, but the hosts kept pushing until Villares finally found the breakthrough in the closing stages.