Bartra has turned Betis into a defensive powerhouse

Marc Bartra is laying down the law at Betis. His side have now gone six games without conceding, and are getting closer and closer to securing a spot in the Europa League next season. With four games remaining, Betis are 5th, and enjoy an eight point advantage over 7th placed Getafe. 

Quique Setien has been able to breathe easy since the centre-back arrived in Sevilla. The presence of the Spaniard in the back line has sured up the defence, and Betis are now one of the most defensively solid sides in the league. 

The former Barcelona man has hit the ground running at the Villamarin. He has already garnered the affection of the fans, as he sets an example for the rest of the defenders to follow. 

Espanyol, Getafe, Eibar, Girona, Las Palmas and Atletico Madrid, Betis' most recent opponent, have all been unable to find a way through the defensive wall led by Bartra.

Furthermore, Betis are now seven games unbeaten, not having since their trip to the Mestalla on March 4, when Rodrigo and Zaza led Valencia to victory.

Since their defeat to Real Madrid at the Villamarin, Betis have picked up 23 points from a possible 30, and are steaming forward in pursuit of European football. Much credit for this momentum has to go to Marc Bartra, who is making Betis fans forget what it feels like to concede a goal.