Football is back in Spain, and the derby between Sevilla and Betis did not disappoint those who wanted to see top-caliber football coming from La Liga.
The clash between the two Sevilla-based teams had the expected complications of playing a game after a long pause. Even so, there were a few highlights coming out of this game, especially due to the performance of Lucas Ocampos.
The Argentine footballer had a day to remember, scoring one goal and having a hand in Sevilla's second to claim three more points, which cement the team's chances of earning a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League. If that was not enough reason to celebrate, Ocampos matched a record by one of Sevilla's most beloved players in history while at it.
Lucas Ocampos has now scored in five consecutive LaLiga games:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 11, 2020
vs. Espanyol
vs. Getafe
vs. Osasuna
vs. Atlético Madrid
vs. Real Betis
The last Sevilla player to do that was Álvaro Negredo in 2011. pic.twitter.com/cwCU32ROez
The Argentine midfielder has been impressive all season for Sevilla, claiming the team's top scorer honors by finding the back of the net eleven times. If Los Hispalenses want to keep their current third place intact, then they will have to take care of Ocampos' health in the next five weeks.