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Earns minimal playing time Montoya made six appearances (all starts) during the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Montoya failed to earn any consistent playing time, only seeing starts due to injury and suspension. The right-back sits near the bottom of the depth chart and is unlikely to compete for any significant role in 2023-24.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 55 minutes in win Montoya logged one inaccurate cross and made one interception during 55 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 win over Girona.

Impact Montoya did fairly well on his season debut before Aitor Ruibal took his place to finish out the match. While Youssouf Sabaly (ankle) is injured, Montoya and Ruibal will compete for minutes at right-back.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Montoya made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Girona.

Impact Montoya has yet to play this season due to muscular issues but evidently did enough to earn a starting spot. With Youssouf Sabaly struggling for his own fitness, Montoya could make his claim ahead of the international break that he's deserving of a regular role.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of training Montoya (strain) missed Thursday's training session ahead of Monday's match against Elche, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Montoya is neither likely to be ready for this game nor be more than a reserve option behind Youssouf Sabaly at right-back this season. As a result, his status isn't likely to be as important if the rest of the squad is in good shape.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully fit Montoya isn't fully fit heading into a preseason trip to Marbella, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Montoya may struggle to be ready for the season-opener Aug. 15 against Elche if he can't get back on track soon. Fitness has been a reoccurring issue for Montoya in each of the last two seasons so even when he can play, be careful if he will see the field.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in friendly Montoya (foot) is starting against Wednesday's friendly against Marseille.

Impact Montoya has been recovering from a foot injury he suffered at the end of the 2021/22 season. The right-back was fit enough to travel for pre-season training camp and is now starting during Wednesday's friendly. Montoya heads into the 2022/23 campaign competing for the second spot on the right-back depth chart.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With preseason trip Montoya (foot) made the roster for a preseason trip to England.

Impact Montoya played 10 times between the league and UEL last season as injuries have limited his participation since 2020. He'll now hope to regain his role in defense though German Pezzella and Luiz Felipe could make this a difficult task.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing recovery Montoya (foot) is working to return to fitness and rejoin Betis' squad for the upcoming season, Estadio Deportivo reports.

Impact Montoya missed the majority of 2021/22 with a foot injury as it was revealed that he has Haglund's deformity, a bone abnormality in the area of the achilles tendon. He underwent surgery to fix the problem and has continued his rehabilitation throughout the offseason, but he is hoping to be fully fit again by the start of the next campaign, even though he will be behind Youssouf Sabaly and Hector Bellerin in the right-back depth chart at Betis.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Montoya (achilles) was not involved in last week's draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Montoya grabbed an assist across his 10 games in La Liga and the Europa League this campaign, but he made just one appearance since October and an achilles injury has kept him out for the entire 2022 so far. The 31-year-old will hope to return fully fit next season, but he also made just five times in the league in 2020/21.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Montoya took a shot and assisted a goal in Thursday's 3-1 victory against Osasuna. He also made four clearances in the match.

Impact Montoya's cross found Juanmi for the game winner in a tight contest against Osasuna on Thursday. He will hope to have an easier time Sunday versus Getafe, which have scored just two goals in six La Liga matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Holds down fort in 1-1 draw Montoya sent four crosses (one accurate), made three tackles (two won) and intercepted four times during the 1-1 draw with Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Montoya was the best all-around player for Betis in the draw Saturday. The concerning part of that is the lack of offense he produces game in and game out. Luckily, he at least generated some opportunities from the flank which was greatly needed. Montoya will remain the key man on the backline for Betis.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

May play in season finale Montoya (strain) returned to training in Tuesday's session ahead of Sunday's season finale at Celta Vigo, according to Diario de Sevilla.

Impact Montoya has only made two starts from five total appearances this season due to injuries and a low place on the depth chart. With a place in European competition still on the line heading into the final game, Montoya could have a key role to play or could be an option off the bench.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona send defender Montoya out on loan to Real Betis

Real Betis have signed defender Martin Montoya on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2016 • FOX SPORTS

Barcelona send defender Montoya out on loan to Real Betis

Arsenal, Liverpool target Montoya not looking for quick Inter exit

Arsenal, Reds target Montoya is not looking for an escape from Inter, according to his agent.

OCTOBER 1, 2015 • FOX SPORTS

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Barcelona send defender Montoya out on loan to Real Betis

Arsenal, Liverpool target Montoya not looking for quick Inter exit