BETIS NEWS

Mateo Flores - Injury limits rare start Flores was subbed off due to injury in the 76th minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Barcelona. He generated one tackle (one won), one clearance and one interception before exitin...

Impact Saturday includes Flores' first start of the 2024-25 La Liga. Unfortunately for him, he could not finish the start due to injury. Flores' availability is in question going into Betis' next game, currently scheduled for Dec. 15 at Villarreal.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Romain Perraud - Suffers injury Perraud was subbed off due to injury in the 72nd minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Barcelona. He recorded four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created before exiting the m...

Impact In a relatively quiet season for Perraud, it is unfortunate for him that his first piece of big news is an injury that makes him questionable going into Betis' next game. He remains without an assist in La Liga action, with only six chances created and five accurate crosses in 15 games. On the defensive end, Perraud has 30 clearances and 15 interceptions.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Ruibal - Assist off bench Ruibal assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Barcelona.

Impact A thigh injury cost Ruibal two potential games at the start of November. He made his return with a 58-minute appearance at Valencia on Nov. 23 before sitting out Betis' first game of December. Saturday marked Ruibal's second return, and he made a stamp on it with an assist, the second across his last four appearances with Betis.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Assane Diao - Scores off bench Diao Diaoune scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Barcelona.

Impact Opportunities have been sparse for Diao Diaoune, who has recently made them count when on the field. Across his last three appearances, all off Betis' bench, he logged a goal and an assist. By doing so, Diao Diaoune has recorded two direct goal contributions, the same amount he logged during his 2023-24 season with Betis.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Excellent in draw Lo Celso scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Lo Celso was Betis' most important piece en route to the team logging a draw against an excellent Barcelona. The midfielder finally broke a skid by logging his first goal since Sept. 29, the conclusion of an amazing month in which he scored five goals across four games. Lo Celso's activity out wide has been stellar too, with 16 crosses (seven accurate) and 10 corners in two appearances this December.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fran Vieites - Logs spot start, concedes two Vieites made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Barcelona.

Impact Rui Silva (undisclosed) was out Saturday, so Vieites was Betis' goalkeeper against Barcelona then. He conceded goals to Robert Lewandowski and Fernando Torres without logging more saves than concessions. Should the aforementioned Silva remain unavailable for another week, Vieites will look to redeem himself at Villarreal on Dec. 15.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th December 2024 The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Manuel Pellegrini's Real Betis take on an impre...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

A Stoppage Time Equalizer Crowns a Worrying Second Half: Things We Learned From Barcelona 2–2 Real Betis Barcelona failed to collect three points from its visit to Betis and now Real Madrid can get within one point of the Catalans in the standin...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Rui Silva - Late scratch Saturday Silva is out for Saturday's match against Barcelona due to an apparent injury, according to his club.

Impact Silva was ruled out just ahead of game time despite no prior concerns about issues Saturday, with the goalie appearing to pick up an injury in warmups. This will leave him out, with Fran Vieites taking his spot in net. He will hope testing reveals only minor issues as he is typically their normal starter in goal.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Making season debut on team sheet Isco (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Isco has finally made his way back to the team sheet after multiple injuries and setbacks, with the attacker making his season debut against his old Rivals when facing Barcelona on Saturday. This is bright news for both club and player, as he was a force to be reckoned with last season, notching 13 goal contributions in 29 league appearances (28 starts). That said, he will look to see the start in their next match after testing his legs against Barcelona.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Fornals - Won't play vs. Barca Fornals (undisclosed) won't be an option for Saturday's match against Barcelona, manager Manuel Pellegrini told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "We'll repeat the...

Impact Fornals is in line to miss a third straight league match due to an undisclosed injury, but he'll hope to return to action at some point before the end of the calendar year. His next chance to suit up will come against Villarreal on Sunday, Dec. 15, and in his absence, Giovani Lo Celso has been playing an even bigger role in the playmaking department.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Returns to squad Isco (leg) is in the squad for Saturday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Isco is back in the squad after overcoming a three-month leg injury. The attacker is seemingly set to make his full return for Saturday's clash with Barcelona. Isco has yet to make his La Liga debut in 2024/25, but should be a major part of the attack when fully fit and ready to start.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Nets own goal Llorente scored an own goal while making an interception, a tackle and four clearances during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Llorente scored on his own net in the 14th minute which opened the scoring in Sunday's contest. The defender returned to the starting XI after being benched for the first time this season last time out against Valencia.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Active on both sides of ball Lo Celso took an off target shot, crossed eight times (four accurate), created two chances and made five tackles (winning three) during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Lo Celso was held off the scoresheet, but was active on both sides of the ball leading Betis in crosses, chances created and tackles. The midfielder made his first start since October in the match having recently returned from a thigh injury.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Concedes twice in first half Silva allowed two goals while making no saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Silva conceded two first half goals as Betis dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed eight goals while making just one save over his last three starts.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Makes five tackles Sabaly crossed twice (one accurate), created a chance, and made five tackles (winning four) during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Sabaly was a part of the Betis back line that conceded two first half goals, leading his side with five tackles. The fullback has started three straight matches combining for six crosses, three chances created and seven tackles over that stretch.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Trains with group Monday Isco (leg) took part in partial training Monday and is working back from a leg injury that forced him to undergo two surgeries this year, Alex Merida of El Correo De Andalucia repo...

Impact Even though this is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, Isco has yet to resume full training, and manager Manuel Pellegrini recently stated that Isco wouldn't be ready to appear in a match for the next few weeks. The playmaker won't play in the upcoming matches, against Mlada Boleslav in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday and versus Real Sociedad on Sunday. It remains to be seen if he'd be ready to log some minutes off the bench -- in an absolute best-case scenario -- either against Barcelona on Dec. 7 or against Villarreal on Dec. 15.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Leader in tackles, chances created Sabaly created a chance, made three tackles (winning all three) and two clearances during Saturday's 4-2 loss to Valencia.

Impact Sabaly was a part of the Betis back line that allowed four goals Saturday leading his side in chances created and tackles. The fullback has started back-to-back fixtures after being eased into action following a calf injury that kept him out six matches.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE