Bakambu’s 96th-Minute Header Secures Dramatic Win for Betis

In a thrilling finish to the 21st round of La Liga, Cédric Bakambu emerged as the hero for Real Betis, delivering a last-gasp winner against Mallorca. The 33-year-old Congolese striker proved he still has the killer instinct, heading home in the 96th minute to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory for his team.

This was Bakambu’s first goal in the current La Liga campaign, though he has already made his mark in European competitions and the Copa del Rey.

For Real Betis, this victory marks only their second win in the last 10 league matches.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Mallorca - Real Betis 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Bakambu, 90 (0:1)

Mallorca: Greif; Copete; Raillo; Mojica; Maffeo (Morey, 90); Samuel Costa; Mascarell (till 73); Darder (Asano, 63); Dani Rodríguez; Navarro Ro.; Larin C. (Muriqi, 63)
Substitution: Sánchez An. (from 74)
Bench: Roman Leo; Garcia Pere; Lato; Van der Heyden; Valjent; Garcia Daniel; Prats A.; Chiquinho
Yellow Cards: Larin C. 46; Mascarell 48
Red cards: Mascarell 73'

Real Betis: Adrian; Diego Llorente; Bartra; Natan; Cardoso Joao; Ezzalzouli (Juanmi, 65); Roca (Altimira, 46); Caraballo (till 74); Roque (Bakambu, 65); Isco
Bench: Vieites; Garcia German; Selva; Losada; Flores M.
Yellow Cards: Ezzalzouli 16; Bakambu 80