Carlo Ancelotti hails Madrid professionalism

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 19:16

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti lauded his side`s preparation after they disposed of struggling Real Betis 5-0 at the Benito Villamarin on Saturday.

Messi to return to Argentina for rehabilitation

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 21:13

Barcelona Thursday said Lionel Messi, four-time world player of the year, will soon go back to his home country Argentina for the second phase of recuperation from hamstring injury.

Lionel Messi pledges to work ``full time`` on recovery

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 09:34

Lionel Messi will be working "full time" to shake off the hamstring injury sustained on Sunday that will sideline him for six to eight weeks.

La Liga: Lionel Messi injured again as Barcelona beat Betis

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 13:00

Barcelona shrugged off the loss of Lionel Messi to another hamstring injury to beat Real Betis 4-1 and move three points clear at the top of La Liga.

La Liga: David Villa double helps Atletico Madrid close in on Barcelona

Last Updated: Monday, October 28, 2013, 10:14

David Villa ended his seven-game scoring drought with a double as Atletico Madrid closed to within a point of Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a 5-0 win over Real Betis.

Sevilla held, Betis lose at home to Elche

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 12:10

Sevilla let slip a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Valladolid and Real Betis lost 2-1 at home to promoted Elche in La Liga on Sunday.

Real Betis condemn Villarreal to first defeat

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 09:30

Villarreal suffered their first defeat since returning to the Spanish top-flight on Sunday as Nosa Igiebor`s first-half goal handed Real Betis a 1-0 win.

Manchester United striker Rooney returns for Betis win

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 09:15

Wayne Rooney made his Manchester United comeback in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Real Betis on Saturday.

Spanish La Liga: Lionel Messi strikes twice to take Barcelona closer to title

Last Updated: Monday, May 6, 2013, 08:35

Barcelona were forced to come from behind but managed to secure a vital 4-2 victory over an impressive Real Betis outfit at Camp Nou.

Ronaldo double gives Real comeback win at Betis

Last Updated: Sunday, March 11, 2012, 08:17

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 31st and 32nd La Liga goals of the season to lift Real Madrid to a 3-2 comeback win at Real Betis on Saturday that stretched their lead over second-placed Barcelona to 13 points.