Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener

Bahrain Telegraph - Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener

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Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener / Photo: © AFP

Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener

SPORTS 21.08.2026

Real Betis kicked off their Spanish La Liga campaign with a 1-0 victory over last season's Copa del Rey winners Real Sociedad on Friday.

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Rodrigo Riquelme's tidy volley from Cucho Hernandez's cross to the back post after 63 minutes secured all three points for Manuel Pellegrini's side from a tight and even game.

On Saturday, Jose Mourinho starts his second reign as Real Madrid coach at Espanyol, after Los Blancos went back to back seasons without winning a major trophy.

Hansi Flick's Spanish champions Barcelona visit Elche on Sunday in their first game of the season.

S.al-Ali--BT

Bahrain Telegraph - Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener

Betis down Real Sociedad in La Liga opener

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