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Betis Break Into La Liga’s Top Five Following 2-1 Triumph at Mallorca

Betis players celebrate after scoring against Mallorca

Key Takeaways:

  • Betis secured a 2-1 away win against Mallorca in the 24th round of La Liga
  • Abde Ezzalzouli and Cédric Bakambu netted for the visitors, while Vedat Muriqi scored for Mallorca
  • Betis climbed to fifth place on 41 points, trailing Atlético by 4

Match Analysis

Real Betis claimed an important 2-1 victory on the road over Mallorca in their 24th La Liga fixture. The Andalusian side gained the early advantage when Abde Ezzalzouli found the net in the 18th minute. Shortly before the interval, Cédric Bakambu extended Betis’ lead, giving the visitors firm control at half-time.

In the second half, Mallorca fought back, pulling a goal back through Vedat Muriqi in the 66th minute. However, Betis held on to secure all three points despite the hosts’ efforts to draw level.

Impact on the La Liga Table

Following this result, Betis have moved up to fifth position in the standings, now sitting on 41 points. They remain 4 points adrift of fourth-placed Atlético Madrid. For Mallorca, this defeat leaves them languishing in the relegation zone. They remain on 24 points, currently occupying 18th place in the league.

TeamScoreGoalscorersLa Liga PositionPoints
Betis2Abde Ezzalzouli (18′), Cédric Bakambu (45’+25th41
Mallorca1Vedat Muriqi (66′)18th24

Overview

The victory enables Betis to reinforce their ambitions for European qualification, while Mallorca face increasing pressure as the battle to avoid relegation intensifies.


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