Pellegrini's Betis keeps winning pace in La Liga after downing Valencia

Real Betis maintained their winning momentum in the Spanish La Liga by defeating Valencia 1-0 in a postponed fixture from the first matchday. The victory, secured at Valencia's Mestalla stadium, saw Manuel Pellegrini's side claim all three points thanks to a late strike from Pablo García.

The Chilean coach's team, despite playing away from home, displayed superiority on the field. However, they faced a persistent challenge in finding the back of the net against a determined Valencia defense. The breakthrough finally came in the 83rd minute when Pablo García concluded a well-executed collective play with a left-footed volley, sparking celebrations among the Betis supporters.

This crucial win elevates Real Betis to second place in the league standings, accumulating six points from their initial two games. They are only surpassed by Sevilla, who hold a better goal difference. In contrast, Valencia finds itself in a difficult position, currently sitting fifteenth in the table with just one point. Valencia is set to visit Deportivo de La Coruña in their next league encounter, while Betis will travel to face Levante.