Valencia beaten at the Mestalla as Stole Dimitrievski unable to stop Betis
In the first round of La Liga, García’s 82nd‑minute goal gave Betis a 1–0 victory at the Mestalla; Stole Dimitrievski made two saves but conceded.
Valencia suffered their first defeat of the new La Liga season on 25.08.2026, losing 0-1 at the Mestalla to Real Betis in the opening round.
The match was decided late: García scored in the 82nd minute to claim the three points for Betis and silence the home crowd.
Stole Dimitrievski started in goal for Valencia and made two successful saves during the game, but could not keep out García’s strike that found the net.
For Real Betis this was their second victory of the campaign after an opening-day win against Real Sociedad.
The result leaves Valencia searching for their first points after the opening fixture, while Betis move on with confidence from a narrow away win.
Both teams now turn their attention to the next rounds as the domestic season gets under way.
Photo: press material from the event
