Manuel Pellegrini’s side return to La Liga action sitting third with 16 points from their opening seven matches, putting them firmly among the early contenders at the top of the table.

Betis have won five, drawn one and lost one so far, with their latest league outing ending in a 1–1 draw away to Deportivo La Coruña.

Now they face an Osasuna side sitting 13th with eight points. The visitors have gone four league games without a win, collecting just one point from their last 12 available.

The match takes place at La Cartuja in Seville on Sunday, October 11, with Betis hoping home advantage can help them maintain their impressive start.

With Barcelona leading the table and Atlético Madrid level with Betis on 16 points, another victory could keep Pellegrini’s men firmly in the early title conversation.

Betis have made their statement. Now they have to back it up.