LaLiga Update: Cucho Hernández Drives Real Betis Victory

Cucho Hernández’s performance helped Real Betis win 3-0 against Real Oviedo on May 3, 2026, at Estadio de La Cartuja. This victory puts Real Oviedo deeper into the relegation battle, now eight points adrift of safety.

Before this match, Real Betis had not lost at home in the league since December. Expectations were high for Oviedo to secure points as they faced a formidable opponent.

The decisive moment came when Hernández scored two goals, contributing significantly to the scoreline. His first goal came early in the match, setting the tone for Betis’s dominance.

Key statistics from the match:

• Real Betis scored three goals.
• Real Oviedo failed to score any goals.
• Manuel Pellegrini became the third manager in LaLiga history to record victories against 40 different teams.

The implications of this match are severe for Real Oviedo. They now sit eight points away from safety with only four games remaining in the season. This loss intensifies their relegation fears.

In addition to the on-field struggles, Isi Palazón of Rayo Vallecano received a seven-match ban due to various infractions, including one match for yellow-card accumulation and four matches for insulting the referee. Such suspensions further complicate the fight against relegation for teams involved.

The draw between Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad (3-3) adds another layer of complexity to the relegation battle as teams jockey for position heading into the final stretch of LaLiga.

As it stands, every point is crucial for teams like Real Oviedo. They must regroup quickly and find a way to secure wins in their remaining matches if they hope to avoid dropping out of LaLiga.