Real Betis defeated Osasuna 5-2 on Sunday 11 October, with Isco scoring in both halves to move the club into third place in La Liga. The Guardian listed the result in its European football roundup, noting Betis had 19 points after eight matches.

Isco brace secures Betis victory over late Osasuna rally

Isco opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 10th minute. Abde Ezzalzouli doubled the lead before half-time following a high gain of possession that was rapidly converted from defence into attack.

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Diego Llorente pushed the lead further three minutes after the break, yet Osasuna replied with two quick goals. Ante Budimir and Raúl García cut the deficit to 3-2 in the 56th minute, transforming an easy-looking afternoon for Betis into a tighter match.

Isco regained the hosts’ two-goal advantage by seizing a loose ball in the penalty area and slotting it home. Substitute José Antonio Morante, who came on in the 90th minute, netted deep in stoppage time to finish the 5-2 victory.

Betis climb while Freiburg and Lazio secure wins

Betis trail leaders Barcelona by five points and sit one place above Real Madrid. This places them third after eight games, with the roundup also tracking major movement near the top of the Bundesliga and Serie A.

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Freiburg reached the top of the Bundesliga with 13 points following a 2-1 win over Schalke. Keisuke Goto found the net at the 85th minute for the winner after Yuito Suzuki’s dismissal, with Freiburg left to finish as 10 men. Lazio also advanced, landing on 16 points to sit top of Serie A alongside Inter after a 3-1 win over Monza.

Across Spain, Real Sociedad secured a 3-2 home victory over Deportivo La Coruña, while Elche and Celta Vigo were held in a goalless draw. Betis delivered the standout Spanish result of the weekend continental review, anchored by Isco’s brace in a match that solidified their standing near the top of La Liga.