Julen Lopetegui continued to repair his reputation in the dugout by guiding Sevilla to a third win in four matches in La Liga this season.
Lopetegui, who was sacked last October after a brief and ill-fated spell in charge of Real Madrid, saw his new team win 1-0 in Alaves, courtesy of another goal from the impressive Joan Jordan.
Real Betis ended Sunday battling to earn a point at home to Getafe after holding midfielder William Carvalho was sent off when the video assistant referee determined his booking should merit a red card. Jaime Mata had already given Getafe the lead from the penalty spot, but Joaquin hit back from 12 yards for the hosts in the second half.