Real Betis news
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The gist
Real Betis beat Osasuna 5-2 on Sunday, moving to 19 points and third in La Liga.
The win sets up a Champions League home match against Porto on Wednesday.
Background
Real Betis entered matchweek eight of La Liga with 16 points, sitting third or fourth depending on the outlet, and hosted Osasuna at the Estadio de La Cartuja. Isco scored in both halves, opening from the penalty spot, as Betis ran out 5-2 winners. The result lifted Betis to 19 points from eight matches and into third place, ahead of their next fixture in Europe.
How it unfolded
- Sep 8, 2026Real Betis opened their European campaign away at Lille OSC, winning 3-2 with two goals from Marc Bartra and a Troy Parrott game-winner.
- Oct 9, 2026A preview was published for Real Betis vs Osasuna, La Liga matchweek eight, with Betis on 16 points in third position.
- Oct 11, 2026Real Betis beat Osasuna 5-2, with Isco scoring in both halves, moving to 19 points after eight matches and into third place in La Liga.
- Oct 12, 2026A preview was published for Real Betis vs FC Porto in the Champions League at the Estadio de La Cartuja.
- Oct 14, 2026Real Betis are set to face Porto in UEFA Champions League action at Estadio de La Cartuja, 3:00 p.m. ET.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Athletic's watch guide noted Betis led by Rodrigo Riquelme with two goals in seven games, a +2 goal differential, and no injuries listed, while Osasuna's Ante Budimir had five goals but the team's -7 differential ranked 17th.
- Odds
- Betis were listed as heavy favorites at -192 moneyline against Osasuna at +500, with a 2.5 total.
- Caution
- Porto arrive in the Champions League off a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Matchday 1, per Fubo News.