Champions League
Betis extend unbeaten run ahead of clash with Porto
Real Betis extended its unbeaten run to seven games by beating Osasuna, but still faces the challenge of hosting FC Porto in the Champions League. While the win boosts confidence, the next clash brings a new test against a European opponent.
Details of the victory
In the 8th round of La Liga, Betis thrashed Osasuna 5-2. Goals from Isco at 10′ and 67′, from Abde Ezzalzouli at 31′ and from Diego Llorente at 48′ gave a comfortable lead. Osasuna replied with Ante Budimir at 51′ and Raúl Garcia at 56′, but the match was sealed.
The final goal was scored by José Morante in added time (90+6′), completing Isco's personal tally. With the win, Betis moved to 19 points, occupying third place in the league, while Osasuna dropped to 15th place with eight points.
The next encounter will be in the second round of the Champions League, scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, 14 October, at La Cartuja Stadium. FC Porto will be Betis' first opponent at this stage.
This run demonstrates Betis' attacking capability, but also highlights the need to maintain consistency against high‑level teams like Porto.