Real Betis climbed to third in LaLiga after Isco scored twice in their 5-2 win over Osasuna on Sunday. The victory took Betis to 19 points after eight games, five behind leaders Barcelona and one ahead of Real Madrid.
Isco opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 10th minute. Abde Ezzalzouli added a second before half-time after Betis won the ball high up the pitch and launched a quick counterattack.
Isco leads Betis to victory
Diego Llorente extended Betis’ lead three minutes into the second half. His goal appeared to put the hosts in control of the match.
However, Osasuna fought back with two quick goals. Ante Budimir and Raul Garcia scored to cut the deficit to 3-2 in the 56th minute.
Isco then restored Betis’ two-goal cushion. He collected a loose ball inside the box and fired it into the net.
Jose Antonio Morante came off the bench in the 90th minute to make his LaLiga debut. He marked the occasion by scoring deep into stoppage time to complete the 5-2 win.
The result strengthened Betis’ position near the top of the table. Osasuna, meanwhile, remained among eight teams level on eight points.
Sociedad win as Valencia draw
Elsewhere on Sunday, Real Sociedad beat Deportivo La Coruña 3-2 at home. The hosts held on despite a spirited comeback from their visitors.
Elche also picked up a point after holding Celta Vigo to a goalless draw. The result offered some relief to the struggling side, who remained just above the relegation zone.
Valencia, meanwhile, came from behind to draw 2-2 away to Racing Santander in the evening’s late kick-off.
Dani Raba gave Valencia an early lead in the second minute. He controlled a long ball, cut inside two defenders and fired home.
Yassir Zabiri equalised for Racing in the 32nd minute with a low finish into the bottom corner. Ivan Martin then put the hosts ahead two minutes after the restart.
However, 18-year-old substitute David Otorbi rescued a point for Valencia with a well-taken goal in the 65th minute.
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