Real Betis Balompié defeated Jagiellonia Bialystok 2-0 in the first leg of their Conference League quarterfinals, played this Thursday at the Benito Villamarín Stadium. Two first-half goals from Bakambu and Jesús Rodríguez gave the Verdiblancos the lead in a tie that will be decided in Poland in a week.

Real Betis Balompié: Fran Vieites, Sabaly, Llorente (Bartra 46'), Natan, Ricardo, Johnny, Fornals (Altimira 85'), Isco (Lo Celso 46'), Antony (Chimy 75'), Jesús Rodríguez (Aitor Ruibal 57'), and Bakambu.

Jagiellonia Bialystok: Abramowicz, Stojinovic (Wojtuszek 61'), Skrzypczak, Ebosse, Moutinho, Flach (Tomas Silva 82'), Romanczuk, Imaz (Kubicki 74'), Villar (Hansen 61'), Churlinov and Pululu (Fadiga 74').

Referee: Anthony Taylor. He cautioned Miki Villar, Isco and Romanczuk.

Goals: 1-0 (24'): Bakambu. 2-0 (45'+2'): Jesús Rodríguez.