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Aitor Ruibal - Injury revealed minor Ruibal (muscular) was forced off in the second half during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano but the injury was revealed not serious as he should return to training this w...

Impact Ruibal was forced off in the second half of Saturday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano after dealing with a muscle issue, but follow-up tests brought positive news and confirmed it was only minor. The versatile defender is expected to resume full training this week and could be in the mix to be available for Sunday's derby against Sevilla. That would be a major boost for Real Betis, as he has been a steady presence in the starting XI due to injuries and should continue to lock down the right-back spot until Hector Bellerin is fully fit.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Bakambu - Injury not serious Bakambu (muscular) was forced off at halftime during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano but the injury was revealed not serious as he should return to training this week an...

Impact Bakambu was forced off at halftime in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano after picking up a muscular issue in the first half, though follow-up tests confirmed it was only minor. The striker is expected to return to full training this week and has a real shot at being available for Sunday's derby against Sevilla. That said, even if he's cleared and ready to go, Bakambu is likely to slide back into a reserve role now that Cucho Hernandez is fully recovered and back in the mix.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Valentin Gomez - Suspended one game Gomez will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the La Liga.

Impact Gomez picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's derby against Sevilla. The left-back has been mainly the back-up option of Ricardo Rodriguez in recent games, therefore his absence will have only a minor impact on the starting XI.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Antony - Six shots in draw Antony had six shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Antony lacked a clinical touch Saturday as he led the Real Betis attack with six shot attempts (one on goal) but could not work the keeper in their 1-1 draw versus Ray Vallecano. Across his last five appearances (five starts), the attacker has created 12 chances from nine crosses (three accurate) and 16 shots (seven on goal) while scoring and assisting twice. Antony's 11 goal contributions across 20 La Liga appearances (20 starts) are his most in a single domestic campaign since moving to Ajax ahead of the 2020/21 season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Bakambu - Opens scoring in win Bakambu scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Bakambu pounced on a spilled rebound by the keeper to score the fixture's opening goal Saturday as Real Betis played to a languid 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano. The goal marked the forward's second successive appearance with a goal and his third goal overall across 11 La Liga appearances (four starts). Bakambu has been named to the starting XI in three successive league fixtures, but was substituted-off at halftime Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Valles - Two saves in draw Alvaro Valles had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Alvaro Valles turned aside two of three Rayo Vallecano shots on goal Saturday as Real Betis dropped points from a winning position in a 1-1 draw. Across his last five starting appearances, Alvaro Valles has averaged three saves and 0.83 clearances per appearances while conceding just 0.6 goals per appearance and recording one clean sheet. Alvaro Valles' will look to continue his strong run of from Sunday when Real Betis hosts Sevilla.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Ruibal - Subbed off injured Ruibal was forced off in the second half of Saturday's clash against Vallecano due to an apparent injury, according to 101TV Sevilla.

Impact Ruibal was forced off in the 69th minute of Saturday's clash against Vallecano due to an apparent injury and was replaced by Angel Ortiz. The versatile Spaniard will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. If his absence is confirmed, Hector Bellerin is expected to start at right-back in the upcoming matches.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Returns to bench Bellerin (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Bellerin is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano after training normally with the team throughout the week and being upgraded to available. The veteran right-back is fit again but does not immediately return to the starting lineup Saturday. He remains a viable option to feature off the bench if needed.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Finds bench role Hernandez (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Hernandez finds a place on the bench for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano after missing the last seven matches across all competitions due to a muscular problem. The striker has netted eight goals in 19 league starts this season but is eased back into action. Cedric Bakambu keeps his place in the starting XI after scoring iin the last game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chimy Avila - Option off bench Avila (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Avila is available as an option off the bench for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano after missing Betis' previous two league matches due to an undisclosed injury. He had started four of his previous five appearances before the setback but has mostly been used as a substitute this season. His return provides additional attacking depth against Rayo Vallecano.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Will be available vs. Rayo Hernandez (strain) will be available for Saturday's contest against Rayo Vallecano, manager Manuel Pellegrini told media Friday. "Chimy, Cucho and Hector will be in the squad for t...

Impact Hernandez is set to return after missing the last seven matches across all competitions due to a muscular problem. The striker has netted eight goals in 19 league starts this season, but he might be on the bench Saturday since Cedric Bakambu is coming off scoring a goal in the 2-1 win over Mallorca the last time out.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Set to return Saturday Bellerin (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's contest against Rayo Vallecano, manager Manuel Pellegrini told media Friday. "Chimy, Cucho and Hector will be in the squad f...

Impact Bellerin had been training normally with the team throughout the week, so it's not surprising to see him being upgraded to available. The veteran right-back should be a candidate to return to the lineup right away against Rayo Vallecano.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chimy Avila - Will be option Saturday Avila (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's contest against Rayo Vallecano, manager Manuel Pellegrini told media Friday. "Chimy, Cucho and Hector will be in the squad for...

Impact Avila is set to return after missing Betis' previous two league matches due to an undisclosed injury. He had started in four of his previous five appearances before that problem, but for the most part, he's been a bench option. Expect him to start Saturday's game on the bench.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Trains normally, could return Bellerin (muscular) trained normally with the team in recent days and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, according to Zona Mixta.

Impact Bellerin has returned to full team training over the past few days and moved through sessions without any setbacks, putting him in line to be available for Saturday's matchup against Rayo Vallecano. That is a strong boost for Betis, as he has been a steady presence at right back and remains one of the more reliable pieces in the back line when healthy. Once he is fully up to speed, he should provide added stability and depth to the defense heading into the upcoming stretch of fixtures.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chimy Avila - Should be back Saturday Avila (undisclosed) should train in full this week and be back available for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, according to Manu Colchon from Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Avila missed the last two matches with an undisclosed injury but wrapped up last week back in full team training. The forward is expected to kick things up a notch over the next few days and is trending toward being available for Saturday's showdown against Rayo Vallecano. That would be a boost for Betis, as he provides added depth up top with Cedric Bakambu, while Cucho Hernandez (strain) is also on track to return and remains the clear first-choice option leading the line.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Should return Saturday Hernandez (strain) should train in full this week and be back available for Saturday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, according to Manu Colchon from Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Hernandez has missed the last seven matches in all competitions with a muscle injury but closed out last week back in full team training. The striker is set to ramp things up again this week and is trending toward being available for Saturday's showdown against Rayo Vallecano. That would be a massive lift for Betis, as Hernandez is the clear-cut number nine and should slide right back into his starting role for the rest of the season if he stays healthy.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Plays full game Roca generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Mallorca.

Impact Roca hit the post with a brilliant halfway line attempt in the third minute. He recorded 19 passes and also made nine clearances, one block and one tackle. He has now registered 14 clearances, nine tackles and two interceptions across the last four games.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Antony - Assists on Sunday Antony assisted once to go with three shots (three on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and six chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Mallorca.

Impact Antony created the most chances in the game and set up Cedric Bakambu in first half stoppage time. Antony also made two interceptions, one tackle and one clearance. He has now contributed to four goals across the last six games and is up to 11 goal contributions for the campaign.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Bakambu - Nets on Sunday Bakambu scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Mallorca.

Impact Bakambu finished masterfully in the 45th minute assisted by Antony and doubled the lead. Bakambu has started only three of his 10 appearances and this was his first goal since August.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Abde Ezzalzouli - Nets opener Ez Abde scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Ez Abde volleyed in Leo Roman's parry and opened the scoring in the 18th minute. Ez Abde won nine duels and also contributed defensively with three tackles and two clearances. He is in red hot form and has contributed to four goals in the last five games and is up to nine goal contributions for the season.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Valles - Lets in one Valles made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Valles recorded two clearances and only conceded to a looping header in the 66th minute. He has now accumulated 11 saves and four clearances across his last four games. Next, he takes on Rayo Vallecano, who are battling relegation and have lost three of their last four games.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Struggling Rayo Vallecano has upset Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga in a stunning win watched by only around 5,000 people because of a protest by Rayo fans

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Cucho Hernandez - Sunday coming too soon Hernandez (strain) is not an option for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, coach Manuel Pellegrini said in the press conference, according to Zona Mixta. "The squad list is the same...

Impact Hernandez got in some partial work earlier this week and only just made his way back into full team training, but Sunday's clash with Mallorca is coming a little too fast for the striker. The medical staff is holding him back and he will stay on the sidelines for this one as they take a cautious approach. That paves the way for Cedric Bakambu to shoulder a heavier load up top for Real Betis, as Hernandez has clearly been the go-to number nine leading the line all season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Still training individually Bellerin (muscular) was still training individually Saturday and is not an option for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, coach Manuel Pellegrini said in the press conference, accordi...

Impact Bellerin got in some individual work during training this week but he has already been ruled out for Sunday's showdown against Mallorca. The medical staff is not giving him the green light yet, so he will stay on the sidelines for this one. His absence leaves a clear opportunity for Aitor Ruibal or Angel Ortiz to step into an expanded role along Real Betis' back line.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chimy Avila - Not available Sunday Avila (undisclosed) is not an option for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, coach Manuel Pellegrini said in the press conference, according to Zona Mixta. "The squad list is the same...

Impact Avila logged partial sessions earlier this week and only recently rejoined full team training, but Sunday's matchup against Mallorca comes too soon for the striker. The medical staff is not ready to clear him, so he will remain sidelined for this one. That opens the door for Cedric Bakambu to take on a bigger role up top for Real Betis and handle more minutes in the attacking line.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

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Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott