Cucho Hernández’s double helped Real Betis secure a decisive 3-0 victory against Real Oviedo on May 3, 2026, at Estadio de La Cartuja. This win not only solidified Betis’s position in La Liga but also pushed Oviedo closer to relegation.
With this result, Real Betis sits comfortably in 5th place with 50 points, while Real Oviedo finds itself at the bottom of the table in 20th position with just 28 points. The match showcased Hernández’s talent as he scored two of the three goals, bringing his season total to ten.
Manuel Pellegrini, the coach of Real Betis, celebrated another home win — his team hasn’t lost at home in league play since December. Pellegrini made history by becoming the third manager in La Liga to record victories against 40 different teams. “We played well and showed our quality today,” he remarked after the match.
This victory extends Real Betis’s unbeaten streak against Real Oviedo to an impressive 14 matches, comprising seven wins and seven draws. The last encounter between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw, but this time around was a different story.
Real Oviedo must now regroup quickly as they face relegation threats with only four games left in the season. Coach Luis Carrión expressed his disappointment: “We need to find a way to bounce back; every match is crucial now.” Fans are anxious about their team’s future in La Liga.
The atmosphere at Estadio de La Cartuja was electric as fans cheered for their home team, reinforcing Betis’s stronghold on their turf. As they look ahead, it remains critical for both teams to navigate their final fixtures wisely — one seeking European qualification and the other desperately fighting against relegation.
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