On Sunday, veteran midfielder [Isco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isco) netted a brace to guide [Real Betis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Betis) to a 5‑2 triumph over Osasuna at La Cartuja, moving the Andalusian side back into third place in [La Liga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Liga), one point above Real Madrid and level with Atletico Madrid.
- Betis recorded their sixth league win from eight matches, with goals from Isco, Ez Abde, an own‑goal by Ante Budimir, Raul García and a late strike by José Morante.
- The fixture was staged at La Cartuja stadium while Betis’ home ground, Benito Villamarín, remains under renovation slated for completion around 2028.
- Osasuna’s goals came from Ante Budimir (who also scored an own‑goal) and a penalty converted by Yeremay Hernández.
- After the match, manager [Manuel Pellegrini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Pellegrini) observed, “Football is never truly under control; as soon as the pace drops, the other team can pull level.”
- Pellegrini added praise for Isco, stating he possesses “spectacular quality and a maturity as a player that allows him to perform at whatever level he wants to.”
**What was the impact on the league table?**
Betis moved one point ahead of fourth‑placed Real Madrid and matched second‑placed Atletico Madrid, while still trailing leaders Barcelona by five points.
Elsewhere, Valencia, sitting 19th, earned a point after a 2‑2 draw with Racing Santander under new coach Javier Aguirre.
[Real Sociedad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_Sociedad) secured a 3‑2 victory over Deportivo La Coruña. The Basque side built a three‑goal lead before Mario Soriano pulled one back for the visitors, sparking a fightback. Pablo Marín was sent off in the 66th minute for a foul on Nsongo Bil, and Yeremay Hernández added a penalty to seal the win. Both teams finished with ten men after Lorenzo Amatucci’s challenge on Mikel Oyarzabal.
On Saturday, league leaders Barcelona beat Getafe 3‑0, extending their perfect start to eight wins from eight games. Second‑placed Atletico Madrid later edged Alavés 2‑1, while Real Madrid, managed by José Mourinho, scraped a 1‑0 win over Villarreal despite Vinícius Júnior’s red card for hair‑pulling.