The Laliga result on September 14, 2026 completed Matchday 5 with Real Betis coming from behind to beat Villarreal 2-1 at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
Gerard Moreno gave Villarreal the lead in the 29th minute, but Betis turned the match around before halftime. Cucho Hernández equalised in the 39th minute before Natan scored in the 43rd to send the visitors into the break 2-1 ahead.
Villarreal pushed for an equaliser in the second half, but Álvaro Valles and the Betis defence held firm to secure all three points.
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Laliga Results September 14, 2026
Kick-off time is shown in CEST (Spain, UTC+2) and GMT+8.
| Match | Result | CEST | GMT+8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villarreal vs Real Betis | 1-2 | 21:00 | 03:00, Sep 15 |
Villarreal 1-2 Real Betis
Real Betis ended Matchday 5 with an important 2-1 away victory over Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
Villarreal struck first through Gerard Moreno in the 29th minute, giving the hosts the advantage after a competitive opening half-hour.
Betis responded quickly. Cucho Hernández equalised in the 39th minute, and only four minutes later Natan made it 2-1 in the 43rd minute as the visitors completed the turnaround before halftime.
Villarreal had more of the ball and continued to create chances after the break, but Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles made several important saves. Betis also threatened on the counter and created enough chances to extend the lead, but the score remained 2-1.
The victory lifted Real Betis to 12 points from five Laliga matches, level on points with Real Madrid and three behind Barcelona. Villarreal remained on two points from five matches after another difficult result.
Villarreal vs Real Betis: Key Match Details
| Competition | LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 5 |
| Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 21:00 CEST (Spain) / 03:00 GMT+8, September 15 |
| Venue | Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal |
| Final score | Villarreal 1-2 Real Betis |
| Villarreal scorer | Gerard Moreno 29′ |
| Real Betis scorers | Cucho Hernández 39′, Natan 43′ |
| Referee | Francisco José Hernández Maeso |
Key Moments from Villarreal vs Real Betis
- Gerard Moreno put Villarreal ahead: The forward opened the scoring in the 29th minute to reward Villarreal’s positive start.
- Betis responded before halftime: Cucho Hernández equalised in the 39th minute to change the momentum of the match.
- Natan completed the turnaround: His 43rd-minute goal gave Betis the lead just four minutes after the equaliser.
- Álvaro Valles protected the advantage: The Betis goalkeeper made key second-half saves as Villarreal searched for an equaliser.
- Betis closed Matchday 5 strongly: The win gave them 12 points from their opening five league matches.
Natan’s decisive goal also earned him our latest Laliga Player of the Match selection.
What the Result Means
Real Betis finished Matchday 5 on 12 points from five matches, keeping them firmly among the early leaders after another strong result.
The victory also continued their positive momentum following the 1-0 win over Real Madrid earlier in September.
For Villarreal, the defeat left them on two points from five matches. They have yet to record a league victory this season and will need a response in the next round.
This result completed Laliga Matchday 5. The previous day’s matches included Barcelona’s 4-2 win at Levante and Atlético Madrid’s 3-0 victory at Real Sociedad, covered in our Laliga Results September 13, 2026 report.
Check the latest Laliga standings for the complete table and the Laliga schedule for the next confirmed fixtures.
Matchday 5 Is Complete
Villarreal vs Real Betis was the final fixture of Laliga Matchday 5. Barcelona finished the round with a perfect 15 points from five matches, while Real Madrid and Real Betis both reached 12 points.
For a full look at how the round developed, see our Laliga Matchday 5 Preview and the daily result reports from September 11, September 12 and September 13.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real Betis beat Villarreal 2-1 at the Estadio de la Cerámica in the final match of Laliga Matchday 5.
Gerard Moreno scored for Villarreal in the 29th minute. Cucho Hernández equalised for Real Betis in the 39th minute before Natan scored the winner in the 43rd minute.
The match kicked off at 21:00 CEST in Spain on September 14, which was 03:00 GMT+8 on September 15.
Real Betis finished Matchday 5 with 12 points from five Laliga matches.
