In a thrilling Seville derby, Real Betis was left frustrated in its quest for a European place after a 1-1 draw against Sevilla on Sunday. Betis took the lead with a goal from Isco in the 38th minute, but Kike Salas equalized for Sevilla in the 56th minute, leaving Betis two points behind sixth-place Real Sociedad in the Europa Conference League spot.
Despite being awarded a penalty kick shortly after Sevilla’s equalizer, Betis saw the call reversed with the help of video review, much to the disappointment of the home fans. The match marked the fourth consecutive draw between the two rivals, with both teams unable to secure a victory.
Sevilla, currently in 13th place, managed to open a 12-point gap to the relegation zone with five rounds remaining in the season. Real Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad on Friday extended their lead at the top of the table to 13 points over second-place Girona.
In the relegation battle, Granada kept their slim hopes alive with a convincing 3-0 win over Osasuna, while Cadiz, sitting in the final relegation spot, moved five points from safety after a 1-1 draw against Mallorca. Rayo Vallecano suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Villarreal, with Alexander Sorloth scoring a brace.
With the race for European spots and the battle against relegation heating up, the Spanish league promises more excitement in the remaining rounds of the season.