Real Betis beat Osasuna to go third in LaLiga

Sevilla's Real Betis secured a comfortable 5-2 home victory over Osasuna on Sunday, propelling them to third place in LaLiga, just five points behind leaders Barcelona and one ahead of Real Madrid. Playmaker Isco was instrumental in the win, scoring a penalty in the 10th minute and adding another goal before halftime. The hosts looked set for an easy win until Ante Budimir and Raul Garcia scored two quick goals for Osasuna, reducing the deficit to 3-2 in the 56th minute.

Isco then re-established Betis' lead with a second goal in the 72nd minute, and Jose Antonio Morante came off the bench to score in stoppage time, bringing his tally to one goal in LaLiga. Real Betis now have 19 points after eight games. Earlier in the day, Real Sociedad held off a late challenge from Deportivo La Coruna to win 3-2 at home, while Elche drew 0-0 with Celta Vigo, securing a valuable point in their fight against relegation.

In the evening's late match, Valencia fought back from a goal down to secure a 2-2 draw away to Racing Santander, with Dani Raba and David Otorbi scoring for the visitors. Valencia sit 19th on five points after eight games, one ahead of Malaga and behind Levante on goal difference. Elche are one point above the relegation zone and ahead of Valencia, while Osasuna are among a cluster of eight teams locked on eight points.