Overview

• Real Betis overturned Pol Lozano’s 15th-minute strike with second-half goals from Cucho Hernández (54') and Ez Abde (63') at RCDE Stadium.
• A VAR review deep in stoppage time awarded Espanyol a penalty for Valentín Gómez’s foul on Leandro Cabrera, but Javi Puado’s spot-kick was saved by Pau López.
• Despite seven changes after Thursday’s Europa League match, Manuel Pellegrini’s side were markedly more efficient than Espanyol in front of goal.
• Rayo Vallecano won 1-0 at Real Sociedad thanks to substitute Alfonso “Pacha” Espino’s 83rd-minute finish, with goalkeeper Batalla preserving the lead by stopping a late Sucic effort.
• The victory lifted Rayo out of the relegation zone going into the international break, while Real Sociedad remain stuck on five points from eight matches.