Malaga moved into second place for 24 hours at least as they cruised to a 4-0 victory over 10-man Real Betis at La Rosaleda. Malaga's goals were scored by (penalty) (13'), Saviola (28'), Amaya (OG) (72') and Isco (74'). Malaga's starting line-up was Caballero, Weligton, Demichelis, Monreal, Gamez, Isco, Portillo, Camacho, Eliseu, Joaquín and Saviola while Real Betis lined up with Casto, Mario, Amaya, Nacho, Nélson, Ruiz Herrera Canas, Pérez, Beñat, Carlos, Molina and Agra.