Real Betis vs Lyon: Europa League 2025-26 Live Stream, TV & Kick-Off.

Real Betis vs Lyon: Europa League 2025-26 Live Stream, TV & Kick-Off.

Real Betis vs Lyon Live Streaming, TV Channel, Kick-Off Time & Where to Watch Europa League 2025-26.

                    Real Betis welcomed Olympique Lyonnais to the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville for a thrilling UEFA Europa League league phase clash on November 6, 2025.

            The match, part of Matchday 4 in the revamped 2025-26 Europa League format, pitted two sides with contrasting starts against each other. Betis, under Manuel Pellegrini, aimed to build on their unbeaten run in the competition, while Lyon arrived with a perfect record and a watertight defense. In the end, Real Betis delivered a commanding performance, securing a 2-0 victory with goals from Ez Abde and Antony, ending Lyon's unbeaten streak and clean-sheet run in the tournament.

This encounter highlighted the growing competitiveness of the Europa League's new single-league phase, where 36 teams battle for direct knockout spots or playoff berths. Betis climbed the standings with the win, showcasing their home prowess, while Lyon suffered their first European setback of the season despite dominating possession in spells.

Match Preview: Form, Stakes, and Key Battles

Real Betis entered the game ranked around mid-table (16th-18th in various reports) after three matches: a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest (rescued by a late Antony equalizer), a 2-0 win over Ludogorets, and a goalless draw away to Genk. Los Verdiblancos were in scintillating domestic form, scoring 10 goals across a 7-1 Copa del Rey thrashing of Atletico Palma del Rio and a 3-0 La Liga win over Mallorca. They had lost just once in their last 11 games across all competitions, making them a formidable force at La Cartuja.

Lyon, managed by Paulo Fonseca, were one of the standout teams early on, sitting third with nine points from three wins: 1-0 at Utrecht (Tanner Tessmann winner), 2-0 over Red Bull Salzburg, and 2-0 against Basel (goals from Afonso Moreira and Corentin Tolisso). Remarkably, they were one of only two sides (alongside Braga) yet to concede a goal, boasting the tournament's best defensive record alongside high possession (62.8% average).

The stakes were high: A Betis win would propel them toward the top-8 automatic knockout spots, while Lyon eyed maintaining their perfect record for a strong playoff push. Historically, the sides met in the 2013-14 Europa League group stage: a 0-0 draw in Seville and a 1-0 Lyon win at home. Lyon remained unbeaten against Spanish sides in the competition (W5 D1).

Key battles included Betis' attacking flair (led by Antony and Ez Abde) against Lyon's disciplined backline, anchored by Moussa Niakhate. Lyon's high possession and sequence play (longest in the tournament) tested Betis' press, but the hosts' home crowd and momentum proved decisive.

Team News and Injuries

Real Betis were hampered by absences: Star playmaker Isco remained sidelined with a long-term leg injury, Junior Firpo out with a hamstring issue, and goalkeeper Pau Lopez doubtful (fitness concerns). Ricardo Rodriguez and Chimy Avila were also doubts due to muscle problems. Pellegrini relied on Alvaro Valles in goal and a fluid attack.

Lyon missed Ernest Nuamah and Orel Mangala (both cruciate ligament injuries), Malick Fofana (ankle), and Tanner Tessmann (recent knock). Corentin Tolisso's suspension was noted in some previews, but he featured in others. Dominik Greif started in goal, with a youthful midfield.

Predicted and Confirmed Lineups

Real Betis (4-2-3-1): Álvaro Valles; Aitor Ruibal, Diego Llorente, Natan, Valentin Gomez; Pablo Fornals, Marc Roca; Antony, Giovani Lo Celso, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli; Cédric Bakambu.

Lyon (4-2-3-1): Dominik Greif; Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolás Tagliafico; Tyler Morton, Tanner Tessmann; Afonso Moreira, Corentin Tolisso, Pavel Sulc; Martin Satriano.

Substitutes played key roles, with Betis introducing Sergi Altimira and others to seal the win.

Match Summary: How It Unfolded

The game kicked off at 20:00 GMT (21:00 CET local time), with Betis dominating early. Ez Abde broke the deadlock around the hour mark, poking home from a Bakambu flick-on. Five minutes later, Antony doubled the lead with a delicate chip over Greif—his third goal in two games. Lyon pressed with 62.8% possession but failed to breach Betis' defense, managing few clear chances. The 2-0 scoreline held, with Betis earning a deserved three points amid a raucous atmosphere at La Cartuja (over 55,000 fans).

Betis' high press disrupted Lyon's build-up, while Antony's brace highlighted their counter-attacking threat. Lyon, despite sequences of 10+ passes, lacked cutting edge without key absentees.

Post-Match Analysis and Standings Impact

Betis' victory ended Lyon's perfect start and clean-sheet streak, boosting Pellegrini's side into the top half (around 9th-15th). It continued their strong European home record (lost once in last 10 major games). Lyon dropped points for the first time, slipping but remaining in contention.

Player of the Match: Antony (Betis) – Brace and assist in recent games underlined his revival.

Betting Odds and Predictions Recap

Pre-match odds favored Betis at around 1.90 (-110 to -122), with Lyon at +320 to +420 and draw at 3.50-4.10. Predictions leaned toward Betis win or BTTS, with over 2.5 goals common. The 2-0 result hit under 4.5 goals and Betis clean sheet bets.
Head-to-Head History
Total meetings: 3 (including this match)
Betis wins: 1
Lyon wins: 1
Draws: 1
Goals: Betis 2, Lyon 1

Previous: 2013-14 – Lyon 1-0 Betis; Betis 0-0 Lyon.
Where to Watch: Live Streaming and TV Channels
In India
TV Telecast: Sony Sports Network
Live Streaming: SonyLIV app/website (subscription required)
In UK
TV Telecast: TNT Sports 5 or TNT Sports Extra
Live Streaming: Discovery+ app/website
In USA
TV Telecast: UniMás, TUDN
Live Streaming: Paramount+ (free trial for new users), ViX (Prime Video add-on)
In Nigeria
Live Streaming/TV: DAZN (covers UEFA competitions in sub-Saharan Africa)

For global viewers, check UEFA.com for local broadcasters or use a VPN (e.g., NordVPN) for restricted streams. Official UEFA app provided highlights.
Kick-Off Time (Confirmed)
Local (Seville, CET): 21:00
UK (GMT): 20:00
India (IST): 01:30 (November 7)
USA (ET): 15:00 / (PT): 12:00
Nigeria (WAT): 20:00

This Europa League night delivered drama, with Betis asserting home dominance. As the league phase intensifies, both teams remain in the hunt—Betis for direct qualification, Lyon to rebound. Stay tuned for more Europa League act