Real Betis" secured an important victory in Madrid © AFP

The team of "Real Betis" fighting for a place in the top four secured an important victory in Madrid, defeating the team of "Rayo Vallecano" with a score of 2:1.

Already in the 7th minute of the match, Manuel Pellegrini's players took the lead after Iván Balliu's own goal. In the 20th minute, "Rayo Vallecano" striker Sergio Camellio equalized the score.

However, the match was decided by a great long-range shot by Luiz Henrique in the 40th minute.

After this match, "Real Betis" temporarily rose to the top four. If "Atletico" loses today, then the team from Seville will secure this position.

Other results:

"Almeria" 0:2 "Real Sociedad"

Standings provided by Sofascore