Real Betis Light Up La Liga as Champions League Dream Draws Closer

Real Betis are making their intentions clear — and they’re doing it in style. With Spain set to send five clubs to next season’s UEFA Champions League, the Andalusian side’s grip on fifth place is growing ever firmer. And after their latest performance, few can argue they don’t deserve it.

In a vibrant encounter against Real Valladolid, Betis showcased their attacking flair and tactical fluidity, ultimately securing a result that pushes them one step closer to Europe’s elite stage. But don’t let the scoreline fool you — Valladolid put up a spirited fight and refused to roll over without a battle.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Real Betis - Valladolid 5:1 (1:1)
Goals: Caraballo, 17 (1:0); Chuki, 41 (1:1); Cucho, 64 (2:1); Isco, 66 (3:1); Perraud, 84 (4:1); Ezzalzouli, 90 (5:1)

Real Betis: Adrian; Bartra; Natan; Rodriguez (Perraud, 61); Sabaly (Ruibal, 61); Cardoso Joao; Fornals (Lo Celso, 46); Caraballo (Ezzalzouli, 61); Antony M.; Cucho; Isco (Carvalho W., 80)
Bench: Vieites; Fernandes G.; Bellerin; Garcia P.; Kohon; Altimira
Yellow Cards: Ruibal 72

Valladolid: Ferreira A.; Luis Pérez Maqueda; Sánchez Javier (Aidoo, 8); Cömert; Aznou; Juriс S. (Sánchez I., 71); Anuar (Martin Ma., 60); Chuki; Amallah (Sylla Diallo, 71); Moro R. (Machis, 60); Latasa
Bench: Aulet; Torres David; Ozkacar; Candela; Nikitscher; Grillitsch; Marcos Andre