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Real Betis Balompié kicked off their league campaign in the best possible way on August 25, 2026, securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory away against Valencia CF. In this opening fixture of the new Primera Division season, the narrow win provides the visitors with an immediate three-point boost and a strong psychological advantage as they begin their domestic journey.

For Valencia, the result at home represents a frustrating start to the championship. Despite a competitive effort on matchday one, they failed to break through and must now regroup quickly to avoid losing early ground in the standings. Securing a clean sheet on the road is always a positive foundation for Betis, while Valencia will look to sharpen their attack when the competition resumes.