Three more La Liga sides have sealed a winning start to 2023 with key victories for Real Sociedad, Sevilla and Real Betis.
La Real eased up to third in the table, with a second successive victory since their World Cup return, thanks to a routine 2-0 win at Almeria.
Veteran midfielder David Silva marked his 37th birthday with a powerful close range finish before Alexander Sorloth slammed home his third goal in three consecutive starts.
Real Sociedad breeze their way to another 3 points
🎞️ #AlmeríaRealSociedad highlights 👇#LaLigaTV | #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/Lz8AbTx33V
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Under pressure Sevilla secured a first league win since October 15, to squeeze themselves out of the relegation zone, thanks to a late 2-1 win at home to Getafe.
Rafa Mir produced a trademark header to win the tie and ease the pressure on head coach Jorge Sampaoli.
Is that it?! ⚪
Óliver Torres works his magic with a wonderful cross which is finished off by Rafa Mir 👏#LaLigaSantander | #SevillaFCGetafe pic.twitter.com/aDZCHrSQrB
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Real Betis warmed up for their Spanish Supercopa trip to Saudi Arabia with a 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano.
A scrappy contest was decided before the break in Vallecas as Luiz Henrique fired home his first ever La Liga goal.
Betis re-take their lead right before half-time!! 🙌
A golden strike from @luizhenri07 puts the Seville-based side in front in Madrid! 🟢⚪️#LaLigaTV pic.twitter.com/Bz6HPH7omF
— LaLigaTV (@LaLigaTV) January 8, 2023
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