On Thursday, Actual Betis and Celta Vigo had been in Europa League motion, whereas Rayo Vallecano had been concerned within the UEFA Convention League. All three groups have qualification for the knockout stage of their respective competitors in sight, so victories had been necessary for every of them.
8-minute blitz makes the distinction for Actual Betis in Croatia
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Dinamo Zagreb 1-3 Actual Betis
Actual Betis have moved as much as fourth within the Europa League standings with a powerful victory in Croatia. An personal purpose from former Barcelona defender Sergi Dominguez simply past the half hour mark set Los Verdiblancos on their method, earlier than additional strikes from Rodrigo Riquelme and Antony had them 3-0 up on 38 minutes.
Niko Galesic scored a late comfort for the house aspect, however for Betis, who bounced again from , the consequence means they are going to be concerned within the play-offs on the very least.
Second half present sees Bologna overcome Celta Vigo
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Celta Vigo 1-2 Bologna
Celta Vigo’s possibilities of a high 8 end within the league section of the Europa League have taken a giant blow, with Bologna rising as victors at Balaidos. Bryan Zaragoza had given Claudio Giraldez’s aspect the lead within the first half, however a brace from Federico Bernardeschi ensured that the three factors can be going again to Italy.
Celta, who face Lille (house) and Crvena Zvedza (away) of their remaining two league section matches, are actually 4 factors adrift of the highest 8, whereas they’re solely two factors contained in the play-off locations in nineteenth.
Rayo Vallecano win away at third time of asking
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Jagiellonia Bialystok 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano shall be enjoying within the UEFA Convention League in 2026, having sealed their first away victory on this season’s competitors. Sergio Camello obtained them off to a terrific begin in Poland, and though Jesus Imaz equalised, Pacha Espino notched the winner within the second half.
Victory at house to Drita subsequent week would be sure that Rayo keep away from the dreaded play-offs, which might be an added bonus for Inigo Perez’s aspect.