BETIS NEWS

Aitor Ruibal - 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

Chimy Avila - Exacts payback on former team Avila scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Osasuna.

Impact Avila transferred from Osasuna to Betis earlier in 2024. Despite his 2024 being marked with a hamstring injury followed by unimpressive appearances across his newest season, he finally made a mark. Avila more than doubled his shot tally from the last two months and scored a goal, his first of the 2024-25 La Liga.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Records five saves Silva had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Against Osasuna, Silva tied his season high in saves, which he first established back on Sept. 1. Despite conceding a goal in each of his last two appearances, he also recorded nine saves total on the road, creating a positive run of form that could be useful going into Betis' next game, currently scheduled for Oct. 27 against Atletico Madrid.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Vitor Roque - Scores, leaves injured Roque scored one goal on two shots before leaving injured in Saturday's 2-1 win over Osasuna, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini, according to ESPN Brazil. "I don't think Vtior...

Impact Roque opened up the scoring Saturday, finding the net in the seventh minute. However, he was later taken off following halftime due to a calf injury, and replaced by Chimy Avila. Luckily for the player, it appears to be a minor injury, more related to fatigue due to the busy early season schedule. That said, he will be set for medical tests, although he will likely be an option for their next contest.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Out to face Osasuna Sabaly (calf) has been left off the squad list for Saturday's match against Osasuna.

Impact Sabaly will miss out yet again Saturday, with the defender missing his fourth match in a row due to calf issues. It continues to be up in the air for when he will be fit enough for a return, but the club will; hope not is soon after he started in their opening four matches of the campaign. Hector Ballerina should continue at right-back with Sabaly out.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Won't play vs. Osasuna Roca (ankle) is not in the squad to face Osasuna on Saturday.

Impact Roca was listed as questionable by manager Manuel Pellegrini, but the midfielder didn't recover in time to be an option for Saturday's matchup. His next chance to return will come against Atletico Madrid on Oct. 27, but everything will depend on how his recovery evolves in the coming days.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Questionable with sprained ankle Roca is questionable for Saturday's match against Osasuna due to a sprained ankle, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. "Marc has a sprained ankle that prevents him from being 1...

Impact Roca looks to be a late call for Saturday, with the midfielder suffering from a sprained ankle. He will probably see a fitness test ahead of the match to decide his availability. That said, even if he is fit, the bench is likely the best he can do, with the club likely being cautious with the midfielder if not fully fit.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Muscle injury confirmed Lo Celso is suffering from a moderate myotendinous injury to the rectus femoris of his right thigh and is set to remain out for the time being.

Impact This injury will be a huge blow for Lo Celso, who has been on a hot streak to open up the season. He managed to scored five goals in six La Liga games, five of them coming as starts. The midfielder also collected 36 crosses (nine accurate), 16 shots (10 on target) and 15 chances created. His absence means that Iker Losada will likely see the start in the attacking midfield, alongside Pablo Fornals and Ez Abde for Real Betis.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Vitor Roque - Three shots on target Roque generated three shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Sevilla.

Impact Roque hit the target Sunday with each of the three shots he attempted. However, none found the back of the net, and Real Betis fell 1 - 0 to Osasuna. His three shots on target were a team-high. Roque also created two chances which were tied for a team-high. Roque has now made six appearances (three starts) with Real Betis since being loaned out by Barcelona. The youngster has just one goal thus far and no assists.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Five crosses in defeat Lo Celso recorded three shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Sevilla.

Impact Lo Celso led the way for the Real Betis attack Sunday with five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created. The veteran attacking midfielder has uncovered a new trait in his game with Real Betis, after moving to Spain from Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window. Through six appearances (five starts) with Betis, Lo Celso has attempted 36 crosses (nine accurate). His previous career-high for accurate crosses in a single domestic season is 12 which he achieved over 28 appearance (15 starts) with Spurs during the 2019 - 2020 season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Four saves in victory Silva registered four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Sevilla.

Impact Silva made four saves on four shots on target from open play Sunday but was beaten from the penalty spot early in the second half as Real Betis fell 1 - 0 to Sevilla. Through nine appearances (nine starts) the veteran Betis shot-stopper has not allowed more than two goals in a single match. Silva has made 21 saves and recorded three clean sheets while conceding just eight goals, tying Betis for the fourth best defensive record in La Liga to date. Silva's next test should come Oct. 19 when Betis travel to take on Osasuna who have scored five goals over their most recent three La Liga matches.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Bartra - Among substitutes Sunday Bartra (strain) is available from the bench for Sunday's match against Sevilla.

Impact Bartra returns for the first time since August after dealing with a muscle strain that forced him to miss six straight matches. The defender is a regular starter when fit, but will need to be eased back into match action from the bench.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Keeps clean sheet in win Silva made one save and kept a clean sheet during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Silva didn't have much work to do here thanks to the brilliant work from the defender in front of him, but showed his usual safety when called into action to keep his third clean sheet of the season. With just seven goals allowed over eight starts, the goalkeeper will try to keep it up during next Sunday's derby against Sevilla.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Llorente - Busy defensively in win Llorente had one off-target shot, created one chance, made one tackle, five clearances, two interceptions and two blocks and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 1...

Impact Llorente had another huge game at the heart of the defense for Betis, dominating against opposing forwards and having this impact reflected on the stat sheet. Part of the top 10 players in clearances, interceptions and blocks, Llorente is right now one of La Liga's best at his position.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Active display in win Roca had two off-target shots, created two chances and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Roca once again made up for the lack of defensive numbers with an above-average offensive input as he had multiple shots for the third consecutive game while also creating for teammates. As the midfielder is not exactly known for being a great disruptor, more performances like this will be needed for him to be considered a factor for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Abde Ezzalzouli - Misses PK in win Abde had three shots on goal, created five chances, drew four fouls and missed a penalty during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Abde had one of his best performances of this start of campaign, being involved in many dangerous plays. However, the winger lost a great chance for putting his team ahead just before halftime as he had a penalty kick stopped by the goalkeeper. Goals haven't been easy to come by for Abde, but it's not for lack of trying as he had 20 shots over six matches since being promoted to the starting XI.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Scores again in win Lo Celso scored a goal off five shots (four on target), created four chances, sent in 10 crosses (three accurate) and drew seven fouls during Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Lo Celso had a man-of-the-match performance here, dominating the middle of the park in every single aspect and stepping into the opposition's box to finish plays, which included the game-winning goal for Betis in the 85th minute. That's now five goals over four starts this season for Lo Celso, who also provided 13 shots, 12 chances created, 29 crosses and 21 fouls drawn during this stretch.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Vitor Roque - Plays 29 minutes Roque (ankle) appeared for 29 minutes in Sunday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Roque returned after missing out on the club's last match due to an ankle issue, getting a qucik 29 minutes off the bench later into the match. He didn't see much action, with his only significant stat being an interception. He had started in the two matches before his injury and will hope to return to the starting XI next contest.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE