Elche handed lesson by Real Betis

Real Betis defeated Elche in a win on Monday, 3x0, in a game relating to matchweek 1. Both Manuel Pellegrini's team and Francisco Rodríguez's team played their first game in the competition. Juanmi runned the show.

After 16 minutes, John Nwankwo left the game early after seeing a red card. Borja Iglesias opened the score in the 28th minute, with a right-foot strike. After 39 minutes, Real Betis increased their lead with a goal from Juanmi with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area.

Forward netted the last goal with 60 minutes on the clock with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box.

After the result Real Betis are 1st in the table, with 3 points, while Elche sit 19th place, with 0 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Manuel Pellegrini's team visit Mallorca. Meanwhile, Francisco Rodríguez's team will host Almería.