Video – Ezzalzouli scores decisive winner as Real Betis qualify directly to Europa League round of 16

Moroccan star Abdessamad Ezzalzouli continued his impressive form with Real Betis, scoring a crucial goal in his side’s 2–1 victory over Dutch visitors Feyenoord in the UEFA Europa League.

Ezzalzouli found the net in the 32nd minute, heading home a cross delivered from the right flank by Brazilian winger Antony.

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The goal proved decisive, as it ultimately secured the win for Real Betis in a tightly contested encounter.

With this victory, Real Betis confirmed their place among the top eight teams in the League Phase and booked direct qualification to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League. Betis finished the phase with one point clear of ninth place, which enters the knockout phase play-off.

This strike also marked Ezzalzouli’s second consecutive goal for Real Betis, having scored in the previous match against Alaves in La Liga away from home, underlining his influence with the Spanish side.

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