SEVILLE, Spain, Aug 22, 2026 (Net) – 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.
Rodrigo Riquelme’s tidy volley from Cucho Hernandez’s cross to the back post after 63 minutes se-cured 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.
