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Betis defeated by Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League

Manuel Pellegrini's team lost 2-1 to Dortmund, ending their unbeaten streak in the competition.

6 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Real Betis, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, lost 2-1 to Borussia Dortmund in a group stage match of the Champions League. This result marks the end of the Spanish team's triumphant streak in the European tournament.

The goals of the match were scored by Fabio Silva and Karetsas, who led the German team to victory at Signal Iduna Park. Despite a strong performance from goalkeeper Álvaro Valles, Betis's efforts were not enough to avoid defeat.

After the match, Pellegrini expressed his discontent, stating that a draw would have been the fairest result. The Chilean coach emphasized that his team played a good match and showed character while facing the leader of the German league.

According to reactions from various Spanish media outlets, there were mixed opinions regarding Betis's performance in Germany. Some highlighted the team's ability to compete at a high level despite the loss.

The defeat left Betis outside the top 8 in the Champions League standings, complicating their path to the knockout stage. By losing, the Ingeniero's team will face additional challenges in their quest to advance in the tournament.

Betis's next match will be crucial if they wish to remain in contention for a place in the next phase of the Champions League.

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