Today January 22, 2026, 08:22 PM
Today January 22, 2026, 08:22 PM
PAOK secured a 2–0 victory over Real Betis in a UEFA Europa League group stage match on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece. The result marked Real Betis’s first defeat of the ongoing Europa League campaign and affected their standing in the group.
The match appeared evenly contested in the opening stages before PAOK took the lead just before halftime. The first goal came from a header by a PAOK player, putting the Greek side ahead at the interval.
In the second half, PAOK extended their advantage with a penalty converted by their forward. The final scoreline remained 2–0 at full time.
Real Betis’s elimination or progression in the competition will be determined by their remaining group fixtures. At this stage, official Europa League standings are still subject to completion of all group matches.
No serious incidents or disciplinary issues beyond routine bookings were officially reported during the match. Both teams completed the fixture without major administrative interventions.
Sources
Reuters
The Guardian
AS
