Mel sacked for second time by Real Betis

"The Betis board have decided tonight to sack Pepe Mel as coach of the first team," Betis said in a statement on their website.

"Real Betis thank Mr. Mel for his services rendered to the club and wish him the best in his future professional career."

Mel lead Betis to promotion and a seventh-placed finish in his first spell at the club before being sacked in December 2013.

He then saved West Brom from relegation in six months with the Baggies in 2014 before returning to Betis in December of that year.

Mel again oversaw promotion to the Spanish top-flight last season.

But after a bright start to the campaign, three consecutive league defeats have left Betis just five points off the relegation zone.