In a duel of enthusiastic cup teams, Osasuna passed the True Betis for 3 to 2 in a match corresponding to the date 30 of Spanish league. Despite Guido Rodríguez’s goal, the Argentinian’s goal was not enough for Manuel Pellegrini’s side, who left the El Sadar stadium with no points.
Osasuna immediately started winning with a brace from Croatian Ante Budimir (6′ and 11′). Despite the two hits received, the visit reacted and Juan Miranda served after 16 minutes. As the curtain fell on the first half, Jon Moncayola (41′) once again extended the advantage for the locals.
The complement started with fewer arrivals, but Real Betis tried to reach a draw and he was excited thanks to Guido Rodríguez. A short corner was played in the 25th minute dIt led to another center that was connected by the Argentine midfielder, who came in without a mark to make it 3-2.
Subsequently, his team had the chance to make it 3-3 with a spectacular volley that hit the post. But it didn’t bind. And in the end Osasuna reinforced themselves defensively with substitutions and managed to hold on to the result.
With this result, Osasuna reaches 41 points and is eighth. There are therefore five points left to qualify for the Conference League.
Real Betis, on the other hand, missed the opportunity to put pressure on Real Sociedad (one game down). At the moment Manuel Pellegrini’s team is fifth, qualified for the next Europa League, but with an eye on the Champions League, which is three points behind.
Source: Clarin
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