 He contributed with 20 second division matches in the following campaign, in an immediate promotion back.Rivas went on to become an important defensive element for the Andalusians in the following years, becoming club captain and scoring four goals in 32 contests in 2004–05 as Betis achieved qualification honours to the UEFA Champions League (Juanito, the other stopper, added another four).Subsequently, however, dramatic loss of form and a bad run with injuries meant he featured sparingly for the team.