Huesca 0-1 Real Betis Player ratings as Isco strikes to guide Los Verdiblancos in the last-16 of the Copa del Rey

Real Betis overcame Huesca 1-0 in the last-32 of the 2024-25 Copa del Rey on Saturday. Isco was the difference-maker for Los Verdiblancos as the former Real Madrid man struck the only goal of the game in the 38th minute. Chances were at a premium in the match with both sides mustering a combined three shots on target out of 30 attempts in total. Betis now move into the round of 16 and will learn their opponents soon. Here are the player ratings:

Huesca Player Ratings vs Real Betis

Goalkeeper

Juan Perez – 5.5

Couldn’t keep out Isco’s effort but wasn’t otherwise tested.

Defenders

Toni Abad – 5

Mostly chasing shadows in the game than actual interventions.

Ruben Pulido – 7.5

Came up trumps with five clearances and two blocked shots; missed a big chance at the other end.

Jorge Pulido – 7

Strong in the air, great at passing and solid in positioning.

Midfielders

Gerard Valentin – 7

Looked to impede Betis’ movements with his vital interventions, making four clearances and three tackles.

Jordi Martin – 6.5

Made some good recoveries but also lacked pace on the break.

Diego Gonzalez – 7

Three clearances, five interceptions and two tackles – not bad.

Ignasi Vilarrasa – 8

Demonstrated his creative instincts with four key passes and five crosses.

Forwards

Joaquin Munoz – 6

Couldn’t win his duels; crosses not accurate.

Patrick Soko – 6.5

Clinically regained possession a few times.

Hugo Vallejo – 6

Won six ground duels and looked strong in the air too.

Substitutes

Sergi Enrich – 6

On the fringes of the game most of the time.

Javier Hernandez – 7

Looked dangerous whenever he got on the ball.

Iker Kortajarena – 6.5

Got forward well twice and made two crosses.

Oscar Sielva – 6

Passed the ball around accurately.

Miguel Loureiro – N/A

Didn’t have enough time to make an impact.

Manager

Antonio Hidalgo – 6

Would be proud of his side for limiting their mighty visitor’s chances.

Real Betis Player Ratings vs Huesca

Goalkeeper

Francisco Vieites – 6

Wasn’t tested enough in goal.

Defenders

Youssouf Sabaly – 6.5

Passed the ball around well; wasn’t really needed in defense.

Diego Llorente – 7.5

A solid figure in defense with four clearances and interceptions each, while also blocking two shots.

Natan – 7

With five clearances, he showed excellent vision.

Ricardo Rodriguez – 7

Demonstrated good passing range.

Midfielders

Sergi Altimira – 6

Minimal involvement in the first half; taken off at the break.

Johnny – 7

Competed valiantly for the ball and timed his tackles to perfection too.

Forwards

Giovani Lo Celso – 8

An infectious fireball of energy and attacking effervescence; made a staggering eight crosses and three key passes.

Isco – 8.5

Fired Los Verdiblancos in front after 38 minutes.

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli – 7.5

Set up a nice ball for Isco to fire home the opener.

Vitor Roque – 6

Huesca had him under wraps, blocking four of his efforts.

Substitutes

Chimy Avila – 5.5

Came a cropper in his duels.

Cedric Bakambu – 4

Minimal involvement from the forward, who failed to add much firepower to their frontline.

Manager

Manuel Pellegrini – 7

Not the best performance from his side but he still did enough to get to the next round.