Real Betis

Before the competition was changed, the 2019 Super Cup would have been played out by Barcelona and Valencia, champions of La Liga and champions of the Copa del Rey.

Xavi is playing Pedri further up the pitch. He's arriving in the box more often now, and if he doesn't get into the box, he shoots instead.

Elche felt they were hard done by in their 2-1 home defeat to Barcelona in LaLiga on Sunday.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Real Betis' dramatic Copa del Rey semi-final win over Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio Benito Villamarín on Thursday.

Gonçalo Guedes scored a wonderful goal to settle the tie against Athletic, moments after Iñaki Williams missed his side's best chance at the other end.

Barça continue to improve under Xavi. Ferran Torres is the only one who is struggling for form. Adama and Auba have been instant hits.

Alfredo Relaño looks at the current rate of hooliganism across some European countries.

Tempers were already rising before the derby between Betis and Sevilla. It boiled over when a plastic pole, thrown from the stands, striking a player, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Alfredo Relaño reacts to Villarreal and Atlético's entertaining LaLiga draw on Sunday, in what is shaping up as a thrilling race for European places.

Atlético showcased a new, attacking style against Betis and managed to move on from the disappointment they suffered in Orriol mid-week, writes Alfredo Relaño.

Alfredo Relaño discusses the recent controversies over the amount of time added on at the end of games in LaLiga.