Real Betis gets an authority win over DC United at Audi Field

The absence of Wayne Rooney against the Spanish team cost the capital side a large loss at home, before retaking the road to visit NE Revolution on Saturday

Wayne Rooney and company hosted Spanish team, Real Betis, at Audi Field for the second international match DC United has at home, while also being the first time Beits played in the United States.

The Black and Red squad is second in the Eastern Conference, but lately, have been suffering to show the quality that took them to the top spot for the first few weeks of the MLS season, especially on the road, which is why they were looking to prove themselves against Real Betis.

DC United presented an alternative lineup, without his star player and captain, which might have cost them more than expected, since the Spanish side defeated them 5-2.

Real Betis goals came from Sergio León, Joaquín, Marc Bartra, and Robert to take a convincing victory over the American team, with the first two goals coming before halftime, and for the second part, United sought to level thing up with youngster Griffin Yow and Quincy Amarikwa.

But that wasn't enough as a pair of late goals put the game to bed in favor of the Spaniards, who came with a strong lineup and looked sharper since the start of the game. United kept pressing, but the green and white looked stronger on the field, and the scoreboard, not a bad result for their first game in US soil.

What's next for both teams?

Real Betis finished LaLiga season tenth in the standings with 50 points for a record of 14 wins; eight draws and 16 losses. They will face Chattanooga's Tennessee on Sunday, May, 26.

DC United will take back on the MLS season visiting New England Revolution on Saturday, May 25 at the iconic Gillette Stadium.