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Isco Stars as Betis Soars to Third in La Liga
11 Oct
Summary
- Isco scored twice, leading Real Betis to a commanding 5-2 victory.
- Betis now holds third place in La Liga, five points behind leaders Barcelona.
- The team is temporarily playing at La Cartuja stadium until 2028.
Real Betis surged back into third place in La Liga following a decisive 5-2 victory against Osasuna on Sunday. Veteran playmaker Isco was instrumental, netting two goals to secure the win. This result places Betis one point ahead of fourth-placed Real Madrid and level with second-placed Atletico Madrid, while maintaining a five-point gap behind league leaders Barcelona.
The Andalucian side delivered an exciting attacking performance at the La Cartuja stadium, marking their sixth league triumph in eight matches. Their home, the Benito Villamarin stadium, is undergoing renovations that are expected to be completed around 2028, necessitating their temporary relocation.
Isco opened the scoring from a penalty before Ez Abde extended Betis's lead. An own goal further bolstered their advantage, despite Osasuna's brief resurgence with goals from Ante Budimir and Raul Garcia. Isco's second goal and a late strike from Jose Morante sealed the emphatic win for Betis.
In other league fixtures, leaders Barcelona maintained their perfect record with a 3-0 win over Getafe. Atletico Madrid secured a late 2-1 victory against Alaves, while Real Madrid narrowly defeated Villarreal 1-0. Earlier, Real Sociedad edged out Deportivo La Coruna 3-2 in a hard-fought contest.
