Europa League: Ez Abde Guides Real Betis to 2-1 Win Over Utrecht in Match Marred by Amrabat and El Karouani Injuries

Real Betis secured an important 2-1 victory over Utrecht on Thursday evening in their UEFA Europa League Group Stage Matchday 5 encounter.

Cucho Hernández opened the scoring for Betis in the 42nd minute. Moroccan international Abde Ezzalzouli then doubled their lead five minutes into the second half, specifically in the 50th minute.

The lone goal for the Dutch side came from Miguel Rodríguez in the 55th minute, briefly reviving Utrecht's hopes before Betis held onto their lead until the final whistle.

The match was also marked by concerning incidents as Moroccan internationals Sofyan Amrabat and Soufiane El Karouani both sustained injuries.

Amrabat was forced to leave the field early in the 15th minute following a strong collision with his teammate Isco.

El Karouani, meanwhile, was substituted at halftime due to a head injury sustained from a violent collision with his own team's goalkeeper.

These injuries have raised concerns among Moroccan fans, especially with the Africa Cup of Nations approaching, as they await further details on the players' medical conditions.