Sun Mar 30 20:00:00 UTC 2025: ## La Liga Derby Delight: Real Betis End Sevilla Drought, Mbappe Shines for Real Madrid

**Madrid, Spain** – A weekend of La Liga action saw Real Betis end their long winless streak against city rivals Sevilla in a thrilling Gran Derbi, while Real Madrid cruised to victory against Leganes, thanks in part to Kylian Mbappe’s goal-scoring prowess.

Real Betis, riding a five-game winning streak and their best form since 2018, secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Sevilla at the Benito Villamarin Stadium. Isco, returning to haunt his former club, played a key role in the victory, boosting their European aspirations. The win snapped a 12-game winless run against Sevilla dating back to 2018.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid comfortably defeated Leganes 3-0, continuing their dominance in the fixture. Kylian Mbappe, opening the scoring early, again proved his importance to the team. While the match offered a chance for Carlo Ancelotti to rotate his squad ahead of their Champions League clash with Arsenal, Mbappe’s early goal and performance were highlights.

Elsewhere in La Liga, Barcelona secured a narrow victory over Osasuna before facing a Catalan derby against Girona. Raphinha’s return from international duty, albeit after a disappointing result for Brazil, added excitement to the Barcelona side.

The weekend’s action also highlighted other La Liga matches, with predictions and analyses suggesting various outcomes based on team form and individual player performances. Betting markets saw heightened interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta’s performance for Crystal Palace in their FA Cup quarter-final match against Fulham.

**International Football News:**

Brief reports mentioned Corinthians and Bahia drawing 1-1 in Brazil’s Serie A, Boca Juniors suffering a 2-0 defeat against Newell’s Old Boys, and an overview of the MLS week six action.

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