Isco's Betis rise back above Real Madrid to third
SEVILLE: Veteran playmaker Isco struck twice to help Real Betis climb back into third place in La Liga with a 5-2 win over Osasuna on Sunday.
Seville, on Sunday, witnessed Real Betis rise to third place in La Liga, just one point behind Real Madrid and level with Atletico Madrid, who trail leaders Barcelona by five points. Veteran playmaker Isco led the charge with two goals, capitalizing on a penalty and a goal from Ez Abde. Ante Budimir's own goal and Raul Garcia's strike further boosted Betis' lead.
Isco added another goal as Jose Morante sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal. Coach Manuel Pellegrini praised Isco's "spectacular quality" and maturity. Elsewhere, Valencia drew 2-2 with Racing Santander under new coach Javier Aguirre, while Real Sociedad defeated Deportivo La Coruna 3-2 in another exciting match. Barcelona remains undefeated in the league with eight wins from eight games, followed by Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
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