Real Betis have secured a vital win in their quest for Europa League qualification this season thanks to a 2-1 victory over neighbours Granada.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side came out on top in the Andalucian derby thanks to a brace either side of the break from star striker Borja Iglesias at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
You have to see it to believe it… 🤯@RealBetis_en bundled in an indirect free-kick in the 87th minute to beat Granada this evening! 💚
🎥 #LaLigaTV pic.twitter.com/Pj5AUO5UmT
— LaLigaTV (@LaLigaTV) May 10, 2021
The win means Pellegrini’s team leapfrog Villarreal in the race for the Europa League next season, with Unai Emery’s side eyeing a possible back door route into the Champions League, by winning their Europa final against Manchester United later this month.
Real Betis now have a two point lead over the Yellow Submarine, with three games left of the campaign, with a midweek trip to struggling Eibar up next for them.
Granada still have a slim chance of qualifying for the newly formed Europa Conference League, via a seventh place finish this season, and they host Real Madrid on Thursday night.
Image via Getty Images
