Betis Welcomes Champions League Spot, While Levante Also Celebrates Despite Loss

Real Betis concluded their successful campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Levante in the final match of the season. The Seville-based club finished fifth, securing a spot in the Champions League after La Liga earned an additional berth due to the strong performances of Spanish clubs in European competitions in recent years. This marks a significant step up for the “Verdiblancos,” who reached the Europa League quarter-finals in the outgoing season.

While Betis's position was already secured before this round, Levante still had everything to play for, battling to avoid relegation. The defeat, however, did not prove fatal, as other results unfolded in their favor, allowing the Valencian side to survive at the expense of Mallorca. Levante, Mallorca, and Osasuna all finished with 42 points, but Levante's superior head-to-head record among the three rivals kept them in La Liga for the upcoming campaign.

Ez Abde put Betis ahead as early as the fifth minute. Espi equalized for Levante in first-half stoppage time, but a goal from Pablo Fornals in the 68th minute restored the hosts' lead, which they held until the final whistle.