Real Betis secured a 2-1 victory over Elche in the 36th round of La Liga, a result that guarantees the Seville-based club a spot in the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 2005/06 campaign.
The win pushes Betis to 57 points, placing them fifth in the Spanish top-flight standings. With Celta Vigo in sixth on 50 points, Betis cannot fall below that position. Spain’s Champions League representatives will also include Barcelona (91 points), Real Madrid (77), Villarreal (69), and Atlético Madrid (63).
In the 2005/06 Champions League, Betis finished third in a group containing Liverpool, Chelsea, and Anderlecht. This long-awaited return to Europe’s elite competition marks a historic moment for the club and its fans.