Betis has jumped to the top of the Spanish League standings. They grabbed the provisional lead on Friday. A solid 1-0 win over Alavés did the trick. This match kicked off the second week of competition. It set an exciting tone for the weekend’s games.
The hero of the day was Argentine international midfielder Giovani Lo Celso. He netted the game’s only goal early on. It came just 16 minutes into the match. This score secured Betis’s first victory of the new season. The club from Seville had previously drawn their opening game. They faced newly promoted Elche in that match.
Manuel Pellegrini’s squad now sits comfortably with four points. They are at the very top of La Liga. This puts them ahead of seven other teams. These teams are still scheduled to play this matchday. They all hold three points, just like Alavés. Alavés currently sits in ninth place after their loss.