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Back on grass Ruibal (thigh) was seen back on the grass with the ball Wednesday.

Impact Ruibal looks to be using the international break to return to fitness following a thigh injury that kept him out the last two games. With the next La Liga match not until Nov 23, the defender will likely be fit, barring any set backs.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up thigh injury Ruibal suffered a thigh injury and is out for the time being, according to his club.

Impact Ruibal is set to miss some time, with the defender suffering a thigh injury after undergoing tests. It has yet to be announced when a return is expected, but he will likely need around two weeks, probably being held out until after the break. He has started in their past two matches, so this will force a change, with Hector Bellerin as his likely replacement.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in start Ruibal assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact After signing a four-year contract extension with Betis back in mid-September, Ruibal was subsequently benched, mostly serving as a reserve since then. The last month has seen him start only two games, the second logged Saturday. Ruibal made great use of his opportunity, recording an assist to a goal scored by Vitor Roque seven minutes in.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Signs extension Ruibal has agreed to a four year contract extension with Real Betis.

Impact Ruibal has been a long term member of the Real Betis organization, and will continue his time there after signing on to another four years. He's already started three matches this season at forward, though has yet to find the back of the net while totaling five shots (one on target), four chances created and two tackles (one won).

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in new role Ruibal registered three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 86th minute.

Impact The lack of depth upfront forced manager Manuel Pellegrini to improvise in the attack, leading to Ruibal playing as a striker despite being a winger through most of his career. Ruibal was threatening at times, but he didn't look comfortable in a central role. It's unclear if he'll keep his place in the XI when Betis take on Alaves on Aug. 25.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Sunday Ruibal (ankle) is set to be an option to start for Sunday's trip to Rayo Vallecano, according to manager Manuel Pellegrino. "Well, Aitor is one hundred percent, that's why he's tr...

Impact Ruibal is fully fit and will be an option for Sunday after missing the last two matches with an ankle injury. He is the lead option to start at right back with both Hector Bellerin and Marc Roca ruled out. Ruibal scored two goals with one assist in 14 appearances, eight of them coming as starts.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains ankle injury Ruibal suffered a grade 2 ankle sprain against Athletic on Sunday.

Impact While the club didn't release an official timeline, Ruibal should probably be expected to miss between 4-6 weeks based on the severity of the sprain. The right-back was making his first start since Jan. 13 against Granada when he sustained his ankle injury. Hector Bellerin figures to retake the starting role with Ruibal on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Finds role on bench Ruibal (knee) is on the bench for Friday's contest against Cadiz.

Impact Ruibal is returning to play Friday following a three-match spell on the sidelines, and this was to be expected after the player trained for the past two weeks. He has served in more of a rotational role this season, so expect the defender to remain on the bench in most of the upcoming matches, getting starts here and there.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Begins work on pitch Ruibal (knee) has begun work on the pitch following his meniscus injury.

Impact Ruibal is making his first steps back to recovery after picking up a knee injury that has sidelined him for the last two matches. He will likely need at least a full week of full training before being an option again, as the defender will aim for a come back on Feb 9 versus Cadiz. In the mean time. Hector Bellerin will continue to get the start at right back for the team.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Knee injury confirmed Ruibal picked up a meniscus injury to his right knee and is expected to remain out indefinitely.

Impact Ruibal could sit out for the next few weeks with a knee injury. This will cause several chances to the starting XI, with young defender Pablo Busto expected to get the start at right back, especially with Hector Bellerin out on injury and Youssouf Sabaly at the AFCON Cup of Nations.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves injured Saturday Ruibal was forced off in the 50th minute of Saturday's match against Granada, having gone down with an apparent injury.

Impact Ruibal was not able to go the full 90 Saturday, being taken off due to injury in the 50th minute of action. This could be a decent loss for the club if his injury is long-term, as he has gotten regular minutes this season, starting in about half of the team's matches at right-back while also getting time off the bench. This also comes just 30 minutes after teammate Ayone Perez was also forced off due to injury. Ruibal was replaced by Pablo Busto, who is making his first team debut but may be earning more time in the team, as the club is now very short on depth at right-back, with Youssouf Sabaly at the AFCON and Hector Bellerin (ankle) also out injured. The club will hope for Bellerin to return by their next match against Barcelona on Jan. 21 because if not, they will be forced to keep with youngster Pablo Busto or Jose Calderon, who has not played a single minute this season.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Wednesday's loss Aitor Ruibal scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Celta Vigo.

Impact Ruibal scored his second league goal of the season Wednesday, a strike in the sixth minute assisted by Isco. It came on his lone shot of the match and he added one chance created, three crosses (two accurate), one tackle, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores Saturday Ruibal scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a y...

Impact Ruibal scored the game-tying goal to take the draw Saturday. He's scored twice in four appearances, having totaling four shots (two on target), 12 tackles, eight interceptions and 10 clearances in that span.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes cameo off bench Ruibal played just three minutes against Cadiz on Sunday but managed to record two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created.

Impact Riubal was back in the squad following a two-match absence. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder did start two of the first three matches of the campaign. If Ruibal does return to the starting XI, it could mean a bench role for Rodri, who started in the attacking midfielder role versus Cadiz.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Ruibal (abdomen) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Ruibal needed an appendectomy in late August and is not ready to return. There's no clear timetable for his return to action, and given he has yet to report to training, it seems he's at least a few weeks away from being able to feature for Manuel Pellegrini's team.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Required appendectomy Tuesday Ruibal needed an appendectomy Tuesday and will be out indefinitely, the club announced.

Impact Ruibal had started each of Betis' last two contests with Luiz Henrique (strain) sidelined. In those contests, Ruibal recorded one assist, three shots (zero on target) and four crosses (zero accurate). In Ruibal's stead, with Henrique also out, the team may turn to Rodri for his first start of the season against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surprising assist Sunday Ruibal assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-2 loss versus Athletic.

Impact Ruibal logged the assist to Betis' second goal, scored by Isco, which extended the team's lead to 2-0 before it collapsed later on. The assist marked Ruibal's first in domestic-league action since his 2020-21 season.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held scoreless Ruibal failed to get on the scoresheet during the 2022-23 La Liga season.

Impact Ruibal failed to score or assist during 26 appearances (15 starts) in La Liga. The right-back isn't the top option in the defense with Youssouf Sabaly likely to hold onto the starting role in 2023-24. With cup competitions and a busy schedule Ruibal is likely to see consistent playing time both off the bench and with occasional rotational starts.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis players denounce homophobic insults after carrying purses to wedding

Real Betis players Aitor Ruibal and Borja Iglesias have denounced homophobic insults they received online after carrying purses at a wedding

JUNE 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can return Tuesday Ruibal should be available to feature in Tuesday's clash against Real Sociedad after serving a red card suspension.

Impact Ruibal has missed his side's last two games after getting sent off in the loss to Cadiz on April 9, but he should be eligible to return against Sociedad and could take back over from Martin Montoya as the starting right-back.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Ruibal served a one-match ban and is now eligible for selection once more.

Impact Ruibal was sent off during a 2-0 loss to Cadiz and earned a one-match ban. The defender is eligible to return for Saturday's trip to Osasuna, though he is unlikely to be anything more than a bench option.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in defeat Aitor Ruibal picked up a red card and was sent off in the 60th minute of Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Cadiz. He generated one cross (zero accurate) before his removal.

Impact Ruibal was sent off for violent conduct. This performance defined his season as has been unable to register a single goal involvement and has only two clean sheets in 22 games. He will miss the next game at home versus Espanyol.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Ruibal was an unused substitute in last week's 0-0 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact The emergence of Juanmi this campaign pushed Ruibal into a backup role as he finished with no goal involvements in 19 La Liga appearances (nine starts). But the 26-year-old can play on either wing and that versatility will still serve him well next season.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Cadiz Ruibal (hamstring) has been called up by Betis for Saturday's clash against Cadiz.

Impact Ruibal was subbed out of last weekend's victory over Osasuna in the second half with a hamstring knock, but he has recovered and should be available for selection on Saturday.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Osasuna Ruibal was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Osasuna in the 77th minute after suffering an apparent hamstring injury. He took five shots and created four chances in the match...

Impact It is unclear whether Ruibal will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury. Betis plays Cadiz next weekend.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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