As the players reset for the restart, Izan gave a quick nod to Hugo Duro and a sly smile to the Real Betis defenders.
They had tried to stop him, but Izan had proven once again that he was always a step ahead.
The second goal wasn't just a moment of brilliance—it was a statement: Izan could adapt to anything.
With Valencia now leading 2-0, Real Betis knew they had to respond quickly. Their coach, visibly agitated, barked orders from the sidelines, urging his players to push higher up the pitch and commit more bodies forward.
The away side began to play with desperation, flooding Valencia's half with numbers in search of a goal.
Valencia, however, stood resolute. Cenk and Mark marshaled the defense brilliantly, cutting off crosses and making crucial interceptions.
In midfield, Almeida and Pietro worked tirelessly to disrupt Betis' rhythm, while Izan drifted in and out of the action, carefully picking his moments to influence the game.
