Real Betis defeat Elche

Real Betis overcame Elche in a close win on Friday, 2x3, on matchweek 23. To this matchweek, Pablo Machín's team came from two defeats, and Manuel Pellegrini's team came from two wins. Willian José was decisive with 1 goal.

The opening goal was scored by Fidel Chaves after 7 minutes, from the penalty spot. With 9 minutes on the clock, Lucas Boyé struck the second goal for Elche, with a right-foot shot.

In the 57th minute, Lisandro Magallán left the game early after seeing a red card. With 58 minutes on the clock, Pablo Machín's team saw Pape Cheikh leave the game early with a direct red card. After 65 minutes, Borja Iglesias fired home for Real Betis, from the penalty spot. Manuel Pellegrini's team scored their second goal of the game through Juan Miranda, in the 68th minute, with a left-foot shot from outside the box. In the final minutes of the game, Edgar Badia has defended a penalty, converted by Borja Iglesias. Deep into added time, Elche saw Enzo Roco get sent off due to accumulation of yellows. With 90 minutes already on the clock, Willian José netted the final goal of the game, from the penalty spot.

After the result Real Betis are 5th in the table, with 40 points, while Elche sit 20th place, with 9 points. With regard to the next fixture, Manuel Pellegrini's team will host Real Madrid, whilst Pablo Machín's team will play away against Mallorca.