Real Betis secured fifth place in La Liga and a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League by defeating Elche 2-1 at home. Pablo Fornals played a key role, assisting Cucho Hernandez for the opening goal and scoring the winner with a brilliant shot from outside the penalty area. Elche’s Hector Fort equalized in the 41st minute, but their chances suffered a setback when Leo Petrot received a red card.
Betis’ victory marked their first Champions League appearance in 21 years. Meanwhile, Levante’s comeback against Celta Vigo, with goals from Kervin Arriaga, Adrian de la Fuente, and Roger Brugue, ended Celta’s hopes of catching Betis. Ferran Jutgla scored twice for Celta, but it was not enough to secure a win.
In another match, Atletico Madrid triumphed 2-1 over Osasuna, with goals from Ademola Lookman and Alexander Sorloth. Despite losing Raul Moro to injury, Osasuna managed a late goal through Kike Barja. Atletico Madrid finished the game with 10 men after Marcos Llorente received a second yellow card in the 79th minute.
