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Betis confirm Setien departure despite final-day Real Madrid win

Real Betis have announced Quique Setien's two-year tenure as coach has come to an end.

Setien joined the club with high expectations after earning praise for his previous spell at Las Palmas, impressing with his brand of attacking football.

His first season at the Benito Villamarin was encouraging, as they finished sixth – one place above bitter rivals Sevilla – and scoring 60 goals, the fourth highest in the division.

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For a time, Setien's philosophy and impact at Betis had him being suggested as a potential future Spain or Barcelona coach.