Real Betis hit five as Isco brace sinks Osasuna

Isco scored in both halves as Real Betis beat Osasuna 5-2 on Sunday 11 October, moving into third place in La Liga. The Guardian reported the result as part of its European football roundup, with Betis left on 19 points after eight matches.

Isco double helps Betis withstand Osasuna comeback Isco opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 10th minute. Abde Ezzalzouli made it 2-0 before half-time after Betis won possession high up the pitch and quickly turned defence into attack.

Diego Llorente extended the lead three minutes after the break, but Osasuna responded with two goals in quick succession. Ante Budimir and Raúl García cut the deficit to 3-2 in the 56th minute, turning a seemingly comfortable Betis afternoon into a closer contest.