Betis Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Abde Ezzalzouli - Return progressing Abde (knee) is in the final stage of recovery and is expected to rejoin the team Monday for preseason, when he will undergo medical tests that will determine his training load, acc...

Impact Abde has been working toward this moment since his right knee ligament sprain in June, an injury that first cost him a World Cup with Morocco and then shaped the rest of his summer around a structured recovery plan. Monday's return to Betis's Luis del Sol facility is the formal handoff point, moving from independent rehab to club oversight, and the medical exams scheduled for that day will determine how much he can safely do in training over the following days. Arriving at this stage without disruption is a good sign for his timeline, and Betis's hope is to have him build up steadily enough to be available for the opening game of the season against Valencia.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Doubtful for friendly Isco left Betis' training camp Thursday to attend a personal matter and is doubtful for the friendly match against Lotte on Saturday, according to Pablo Sanchez of Zona Mixta.

Impact The reasons behind Isco's departure are not known, other than that he had to deal with a personal matter, and it wouldn't be surprising if he doesn't play in the club's opening friendly. Betis will play seven friendlies before their 2026/27 LaLiga debut against Real Sociedad on Aug. 21.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pau Lopez - Departs Betis training camp Lopez departed Betis' training camp Thursday and is ready to seal a move to FC Andorra, according to Pablo Sanchez of Zona Mixta.

Impact Lopez looks set to leave Betis in order to secure a regular role elsewhere. His departure means Guilherme Fernandes and Manu Gonzalez would battle for the No. 2 goalkeeper role behind Alvaro Valles.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Ortiz - Extends contract through 2029 Ortiz signed a contract extension with Real Betis through 2029 and will join first team training this preseason, the club announced.

Impact Ortiz joined Betis' academy in 2017 and won the Group 4 Division of Honor Juvenil title twice at the youth level, also reaching a Copa de Campeones final. The 21-year-old has represented Spain's U18 and U19 national teams and made his official first team debut on Jan. 25 against Mallorca. He went on to make five league appearances last season, recording an assist. Ortiz is expected to be fully integrated into first team training as Real Betis' preseason begins.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Bartra - Appears back in training Bartra (foot) appears to have returned to training with Real Betis, according to his personal social media accounts.

Impact Bartra missed the remainder of last season with a partial plantar fascia injury in his right foot, an issue that had been one of the more significant setbacks for Betis' backline given his consistent form before the injury struck. He closed out the campaign with 30 appearances, contributing a goal, 58 tackles and 194 clearances while keeping eight clean sheets. His reappearance in training is an encouraging sign that his recovery has progressed as the club begins preseason. Bartra is expected to be gradually reintegrated as Real Betis continue preseason preparations.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sofyan Amrabat - Comes off bench Amrabat had one tackle (zero won) and one clearance in Thursday's 2-0 defeat versus France.

Impact Amrabat was given a chance to play from the bench, notching one chance created, a tackle and a clearance in the loss. This marks the third appearance for the midfielder at this World Cup, starting in one of those appearances. He would notch a chance created, three tackles and three interceptions, not given much time on the field. He will now return home where he decides his next club move, as his loan with Betis has expired, but they are exploring a possible permanent signing from Fenerbahce.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fran Garcia - Moves to Betis Garcia has completed a transfer to Real Betis from Real Madrid, according to his new club.

Impact Garcia is on his way out of Real Madrid following the signing of Marc Cucurella, as the defender moves to Betis on a deal until 2030. He is coming off a rotational role with Real Madrid last campaign, only starting in 20 of his 13 league appearances while earning one goal and an assist. He will likely contend for starting time with Betis, with Junior Firpo and Valentin Gomez also bidding for time.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 8 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Facundo Bernal - Joins Real Betis Bernal completed a transfer from Fluminense to Real Betis and signed a contract through 2031, the club announced.

Impact Bernal becomes Betis' first signing of the summer after establishing himself as a promising midfielder in Uruguay and Brazil. The 22-year-old began his professional career with Defensor Sporting before moving to Fluminense, where he continued his development at a higher level. A regular for Uruguay's youth national teams, he also earned his senior international debut in 2024. Bernal brings energy, defensive work rate and technical quality in midfield, and he will look to compete for a role in the rotation as he adapts to La Liga.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Iker Losada - Back with Real Betis Losada will return to parent club Real Betis following the conclusion of his loan spell at Levante, the club announced.

Impact Losada made 23 La Liga appearances and scored three goals to go with one assist in a more attacking role this season, contributing to the team's offensive output throughout the campaign. Levante thanked Losada for his contribution as he now heads back to Real Betis.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 29 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Giovani Lo Celso - Scores direct free kick Lo Celso scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Jordan.

Impact Lo Celso was Argentina's standout performer in Saturday's 3-1 win over Jordan, curling a precise free-kick into the corner in the first half to open the scoring, then adding one accurate cross, one interception, one tackle and two chances created across his 60 minutes. The midfielder became the first Argentina player other than Messi to score at this World Cup, and his set-piece delivery and creativity in tight spaces give Scaloni an important technical option heading into the round of 32 against Cape Verde. His set-piece delivery and creativity in tight spaces give coach Lionel Scaloni an important technical option heading into the round of 32 against Cape Verde.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Decent on both ends against Canada Rodriguez recorded three tackles (one won), one block and six clearances and created two scoring chances in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Canada.

Impact Rodriguez didn't uncork any cross after accumulating 12 in the previous two contests (one accurate), but he had a pair of interesting feeds and was on point in the back for the most part, up until the final stretch of the game, when the whole Canadian defense was a bit shaky. He has recorded three tackles in consecutive games (three won). He has tallied four chances created, two corners and six clearances in three outings, with no clean sheets.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Fidalgo - Finds back of net Fidalgo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over Czechia.

Impact Fidalgo would come onto the field with 18 minutes left in the match and would close out the scoring, with the midfielder finding the back of the net in stoppage time of the second half. This is his first goal contribution of the tournament, as he started in the first game but was unused in the second. That said, this could earn him some more time on the field as they push into the knockout stage.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sofyan Amrabat - Completes 64 passes Amrabat had two tackles (one won), one clearance and two interceptions in Wednesday's 4-2 win against Haiti.

Impact Amrabat was not as active as he would've liked Wednesday, recording a clearance, two interceptions and a few tackles in the defense, but not a single offensive stat. This comes in his first minutes of the 2026 World Cup, playing the full 90 after two games unused. That said, a return to the bench could be on the horizon as Morocco enters the knockout stages.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Bakambu - Quiet in loss to Colombia Bakambu recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 loss against Colombia.

Impact Bakambu contributed one shot and two aerial duel wins across his 57 minutes in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Colombia before being replaced by Simon banza. The veteran forward completed six passes in a match where the collective attacking output was severely limited by Colombia's disciplined defensive structure and the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi at the other end kept his side in the contest far longer than the balance of play suggested.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Solid defensively, poor service Rodriguez registered four crosses (zero accurate) and three tackles in Thursday's 4-1 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Impact Rodriguez was heavily involved as Switzerland dominated possession and channeled much of their attack down his side alongside Dan Ndoye. He completed 51 accurate passes and was a consistent presence in the opposition half throughout. Going forward however he struggled to make his crosses count, attempting four with none finding their target, and his most reliable contribution came at the other end where he won two of his three tackles defensively.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Provides assist for late goal Hernandez assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Uzbekistan.

Impact Hernandez was instrumental in the buildup to Colombia's third goal, chasing down a long ball and showing strength to maintain possession before whipping a delicious cross into the box that Jaminton Campaz converted with a header in stoppage time. He was a persistent threat during his 10 minutes on the pitch, helping stretch Uzbekistan's defense and create space for his teammates. Hernandez's work rate and direct contribution to the winning goal underline his value to Colombia's attack heading into the rest of the group stage.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Bakambu - Busy in draw Bakambu registered two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Portugal.

Impact Bakambu had plenty to do throughout Wednesday's clash but couldn't put his name on the scoresheet. He contributed throughout the match and made some dangerous runs, but it just wasn't enough to get the win. Still he was lethal alongside Yoane Wissa up top and the two could be a strong strike pairing going forward.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 16 • MANAGINGMADRID.COM

Abde Ezzalzouli - Travels to Lyon for treatment Abde (knee) will leave Morocco's World Cup camp on Monday to begin his rehabilitation, heading first to Elche to spend time with his family before travelling to Lyon's Centre Ortho...

Impact Abde had remained with the Morocco squad despite being ruled out of the tournament entirely, attending their opening fixture against Brazil in New York before departing the camp. Real Betis's medical staff agreed with the player on the decision to begin treatment in Lyon rather than Seville, also seeking to help him disconnect from his routine during the initial rehabilitation phase. Abde expressed determination to return stronger and better after a difficult week in which uncertainty surrounded his condition before his World Cup elimination was confirmed.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ricardo Rodriguez - Eight crosses against Qatar Rodriguez registered eight crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Qatar.

Impact Rodriguez was involved in Switzerland's most dangerous moments in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Qatar, repeatedly surging down the left flank and combining effectively with Ruben Vargas. The left-back recorded two interceptions and delivered eight crosses, providing a constant attacking outlet throughout the match. Rodriguez was replaced by Miro Muheim late in the second half as coach Murat Yakin looked to protect the lead, only for the substitute to deflect Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time header into his own net in a heartbreaking ending to a match Switzerland had largely controlled.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Fidalgo - Active in victory Fidalgo created one scoring chance in Thursday's 2-0 victory versus South Africa.

Impact Fidalgo put in a fair performance in ball distribution duties, with his most relevant contribution being a scoring chance created in his World Cup debut. The naturalized Mexican worked alongside Brian Gutierrez as the more advanced members of a central midfield trio while Erik Lira stayed behind them. That should be the case again in upcoming fixtures, so Fidalgo could be relied on mostly for pass accuracy and individual duel success. However, he may often be subbed off and could lack involvement in the final third compared to other attackers.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Abde Ezzalzouli - Ruled out of World Cup Abde (knee) has been ruled out of the World Cup entirely and will be replaced in Morocco's squad by Amine Sbai, according to Hanif Ben Berkane of Foot Mercato.

Impact Abde's tournament is over after the moderate knee ligament sprain he suffered during Sunday's friendly against Norway proved too serious to recover from in time for any part of the competition. Morocco will now reorganize their attacking options without one of their key wide players, with Bilal El Khannouss expected to cover on the left flank as the Atlas Lions prepare for their World Cup opener against Brazil.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Abde Ezzalzouli - Knee ligament sprain confirmed Abde has had his knee ligament sprain confirmed as moderate following further examinations, with an unavailability of two to four weeks meaning he will miss at least the entire gro...

Impact Abde's injury is a significant blow for Morocco heading into their World Cup opener against Brazil, with Bilal El Khannouss expected to cover on the left wing in his absence. The medical staff has informed Real Betis that they intend to keep him with the squad for now, hoping to get him back on his feet in time for a potential round of 16 appearance if Morocco advance from the group stage.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

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