The game started with a slight delay due to a problem with the goal. Despite this, both teams quickly began to push for a goal in a match that was crucial for their European ambitions.

Real Betis' Pedro Diaz was instrumental in their attack, but his efforts were initially thwarted. He had a shot blocked and another attempt off-target in the opening quarter of the match. Abde Ezzalzouli also tested Rayo's goalkeeper, Augusto Batalla, with a speculative strike.

However, it was Rayo who took the lead in the 38th minute. Adrian's attempt to save a long-range shot by Diaz hit the crossbar, and Jorge De Frutos was on hand to score the rebound. Just before the break, Florian Lejeune scored directly from a free-kick, giving his team a 2-0 lead.

The momentum shifted in the second half, with Real Betis pressing for a comeback. Cucho Hernandez had a shot saved by Batalla, and Aitor Ruibal also had a chance to score. However, Lejeune's struggles continued, and he conceded a penalty that Isco converted.

Rayo responded well, but Real Betis' Diaz was denied by Marc Bartra and Pablo Fornals. Adrian made a crucial save to deny Alvaro Garcia, and later parried away Unai Lopez's shot. The match was delayed late on due to an incident in the stands, but neither team could find a winner.

In the end, Real Betis failed to win for the third consecutive match in all competitions, but they remain in the running for UEFA Champions League qualification. Rayo Vallecano, meanwhile, missed out on a third consecutive win.

Cucho Hernandez was awarded the Flashscore Man of the Match award.