Real Betis officially secured qualification for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night after a 2-1 win over Elche in La Liga\u2019s 36th round.<\/p>\n
The result guarantees Betis a top-five finish and confirms<\/a> the club\u2019s return to Europe\u2019s biggest competition for the first time in 21 years.<\/p>\n Managed by Manuel Pellegrini, the Andalusian team sealed qualification with two matches remaining in the season.<\/p>\n Betis had not appeared in the Champions League since the 2005-06 season, making this qualification one of the club\u2019s biggest achievements in recent history.<\/p>\n The decisive win over Elche led to pure joy in the streets of Seville. Fans are finally celebrating, breaking a painful 21-year wait.<\/p>\n Spain\u2019s extra Champions League spot through UEFA coefficient rankings also played a role this season, with fifth place enough to qualify directly for the competition.<\/p>\n Yo no\u2026 \u00a1A ellos! \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/dD8ppF1WcA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Real Betis Balompi\u00e9 \ud83c\udf34\ud83d\udc9a (@RealBetis) May 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Strong Moroccan presence<\/p>\n Abdessamad Ezzalzouli has become one of Betis\u2019 most indispensable players throughout this season.<\/p>\n The Moroccan winger produced many decisive performances this year and is one of the team\u2019s main attacking threats under Pellegrini.<\/p>\n Sofyan Amrabat also played an important role in midfield, bringing experience and balance during the final stretch of the campaign.<\/p>\n The qualification was particularly significant for Amrabat, whose future at the club reportedly depended on Betis securing a Champions League place next season. Speaking to the media about Amrabat, the coach said<\/a>, \u201cWe must first assess our final league position and consider the various changes that might occur within the squad for different reasons.\u201d<\/p>\n He added, \u201cSofyan is a player who has provided us with added value in a position where we lacked an experienced player for this role. The defensive midfielder plays a very crucial role.\u201d<\/p>\n Betis stayed among La Liga\u2019s top sides for most of the season and ultimately confirmed their European return with the 2-1 victory against Elche.<\/p>\n This guarantees that two Atlas Lions will once again be part of the Champions League next season.<\/p>\n Read also: Ezzalzouli Named Real Betis Player of the Month<\/a><\/p>\n