BETIS NEWS

USMNT midfielder Johnny Cardoso scores first La Liga goal in 2-1 win vs. Real Madrid

Real Madrid stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending c...

MARCH 1

Real Betis 2–1 Real Madrid: Player Ratings From Los Blancos' Poor Defeat in Sevilla A lifeless performance against Real Betis ended with Real Madrid dropping points in La Liga for the fourth time in their last five matches.

MARCH 1 • SI.COM

Real Madrid loses at Betis as Isco spearheads 2-1 comeback over former team; Atletico leads

Real Madrid has stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco Alarcón guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion

MARCH 1

Real Betis vs. Real Madrid live score: La Liga result, updates, stats as Los Blancos head to Seville | Sporting News Canada Real Madrid head to Real Betis on Saturday for a tough La Liga match that takes place just three days before they face Atletico Madrid in th...

MARCH 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hector Bellerin - Won't face Real Madrid Bellerin (foot) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Real Madrid.

Impact Bellerin is back in training, but the veteran right-back won't be an option for Saturday's matchup since he's still building up his fitness. Bellerin will aim to return against Las Palmas on Sunday, March 9.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Fornals - Makes squad for Saturday Fornals (strain) is in the squad for Saturday's game against Real Madrid

Impact The talented playmaker participated in training throughout the week and will be available for this clash, although it's uncertain if he'll start or not. He's been limited to just two appearances (one start) since the beginning of December due to injuries, so it wouldn't be surprising if Betis take a cautious approach with him.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis vs. Real Madrid lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Mbappe back, Bellingham suspended | Sporting News Canada With one eye on the highly anticipated Madrid derby next week in the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid travel to Real Betis in La Liga play...

FEBRUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Real Betis vs. Real Madrid lineups, expected starting 11, confirmed team news, injuries: Mbappe back, Bellingham suspended | Sporting News With one eye on the highly anticipated Madrid derby next week in the UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid travel to Real Betis in La Liga play...

FEBRUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Abde Ezzalzouli - Likely back next week Abde is still dealing with a knock suffered in recent weeks and will remain out for Saturday's match against Real Madrid. Coach Manuel Pellegrini said in a press conference that he...

Impact Abde will miss a second straight game as he continues to deal with a knock suffered in recent weeks. He is expected to return to team training next week and could be available for the next La Liga match against Las Palmas. His role remains uncertain once fully fit with new additions competing for spots in the attack.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid superstar likely to miss Betis clash, set to return for first leg of UCL clash against city rivals Atletico Madrid: Reports As per reports, Real Madrid superstar Federico Valverde will likely miss their upcoming La Liga clash with Real Betis this weekend.

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Pablo Fornals - Back in training Fornals (strain) returned to training last week and is expected to be an option for Saturday's clash against Real Madrid, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Fornals has missed each of Betis' last five matches, but his progression in training suggests he might be ready to see some minutes, even if it's on a bench capacity, against Real Madrid. The playmaker has been limited to just two appearances, and one start, in league play since the beginning of December.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Back in training this week Bellerin (foot) returned to training earlier this week and might be an option to face Real Madrid on Saturday, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo.

Impact Bellerin hasn't played for Betis in LaLiga since Nov. 3, when he logged 45 minutes against Athletic Club in a 1-1 draw, but his return to training suggests he might be an option for Saturday's clash against Los Merengues. It's unclear if he'll start, though, due to the emergence of youngster Angel Ortiz (ankle) and the presence of Youssouf Sabaly.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Antony - Red card overturned Antony will be available against Real Madrid after his red card was overturned by the league Wednesday morning, the club announced.

Impact Antony was sent off late in the match against Getafe after receiving a controversial red card. The club appealed the decision, and the league overturned the suspension, allowing him to be available for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cucho Hernandez - Creates two chances in win Cucho Hernandez registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Getafe.

Impact Hernandez created his first two chances since joining Betis from Columbus Crew in February, but could not find the back of the net. The forward logged his second start for the new club and has yet to play the full 90 minutes or score. He logged 19 goals and 11 assists in 29 appearances (25 starts) in the MLS.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Makes 13 clearances in win Llorente had two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Getafe.

Impact Llorente made a season-high 13 clearances to lead Betis as usual and help them earn three points on the road. The centerback also won the most aerials (nine) among all players in the game. He's been a steady presence for the squad and missed just one game (24 starts) so far.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Isco - Scores brace at Getafe Isco scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Getafe.

Impact Isco scored both Betis's goals during the road win, one in each half, and now has four in the campaign. The midfielder led his side with a season-high four chances created in the match. He also logged the most shots and crosses for them.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian - Makes three saves in win Adrian registered three saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win against Getafe.

Impact Adrian made three saves for the third time in six starts to match his season-high and help Betis win on the road. The goalkeeper has two clean sheets over that span. He will now face a tougher matchup when they host Real Madrid on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Vitor Roque set for exit 'this week' despite Spanish transfer window being closed | Sporting News Canada Vitor Roque is close to leaving Spain despite the transfer window being shut. Read how could this transfer takes place before the summer win...

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Antony - Shown red Sunday Antony was shown a straight red card and sent off late after providing an assist in Sunday's clash with Getafe.

Impact Antony received a late red card and will be suspended for Saturday's match against Real Madrid unless the club successfully appeals the decision.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Abde Ezzalzouli - Out for Sunday Abde is out for Sunday's match against Getafe after not training 100 percent this week, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. "He still has a strong blow that prevented him from...

Impact Abde will miss out Sunday, with the attacker unable to train this week fully. Not much more has been released on the situation, with the attacker hoping to return soon. He hasn't started in three games, so this isn't a major loss.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Angel Ortiz - Suffers ankle injury Ortiz was forced off against Real Sociedad with an ankle injury that has been diagnosed as a post-traumatic grade II sprain of the external ligament in his right ankle, the club an...

Impact Ortiz will miss the upcoming matches with an ankle injury suffered against Real Sociedad. A return timeline remains uncertain as it will depend on his recovery. Youssouf Sabaly is expected to take on a larger role at right-back.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Vitor Roque - Subbed in on Sunday Roque recorded no stats in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Real Sociedad.

Impact Roque replaced Isco in the 82nd minute and only took six touches. He has featured 21 times but has not netted since his goal against Villareal in mid-December.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE