BETIS NEWS

Nabil Fekir - Undergoes successful ACL surgery Fekir (knee) underwent ACL surgery Friday after tearing the ligament Monday against Elche. The procedure was successful and will begin his recovery process.

Impact Fekir will have a long road ahead of him, but fortunate for him his surgery went well and he will begin his rehab as soon as he recovers. He had totaled two goals and two assists for the team, however with his loss, it will give Juanmi more consistent minutes as a starter, who has logged in four goals on 12 appearances thus far.

MARCH 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Ruled out Sunday Canales (hamstring) is out for Sunday's clash with Real Madrid, Marca reports.

Impact Canales is ruled out with a hamstring injury after being unable to train during Tuesday's session. The midfielder will hope to return to the first team for a Mar. 9 clash with Manchester United in the Europa League.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Out against Elche Gonzalez (undisclosed) missed Friday's clash with Elche due to an undisclosed issue.

Impact Gonzalez wasn't called up for Friday's match against Elche with an undisclosed issue. It's not clear what caused the issue, though it's a major loss for Betis, who have heavily utilized the central defender, though he only started one-of-three matches before Friday's win.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Available for return Rodriguez is available to return from suspension after picking up a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Rodriguez was suspended against Elche and is now eligible to return. When available Rodriguez has been a nailed-on starter, starting six matches in a row before his suspension and going more than 85 minutes in four of those matches.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Tears ACL against Elche Fekir will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in Friday's victory against Elche, Real Betis announced on Monday.

Impact Fekir lasted the full 90 minutes of Friday's game but he picked up this injury late on and his season is now over, as he's set to undergo surgery this week. The 29-year-old tallied two goals and two assists in 15 La Liga appearances (12 starts) in this campaign despite already missing much of September and October due to a previous hamstring injury, and he added two more scores in the Europa League. Sergio Canales (strain) is likely to slide over to replace him in attacking midfield once he's fit again, with Juanmi, Luiz Henrique and Rodri filling out the wing spots in the XI.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Concedes twice in win Bravo conceded two goals and made zero saves in Friday's 3-2 win at Elche.

Impact Bravo conceded twice in the first nine minutes Friday, the first coming off a penalty in the seventh minute by Fidel, with the second coming from an outside the box effort from Lucas Boye in the ninth minute. Those shots were the only ones Bravo faced on goal, as he made no saves in the match. Starting keeper Rui Silva could return for the next match next Saturday versus Real Madrid, but whoever starts will have a very difficult matchup versus Los Blancos who have scored 46 goals in 22 league matches this season.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Willian Jose - Scores winner at Elche Jose scored one goal on four shots (two on target) in Friday's 3-2 win at Elche.

Impact Jose was subbed on in the 85th minute Friday, but managed to score the winning penalty in addition to his four shots. Jose stepped up in the 95th minute to slot his penalty past Edgar Badia to complete the comeback and secure the 3-2 win. It was one of four shots he took in the match (two on target), both which mark season highs despite him playing just over 10 minutes.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Guardado - Assists in win Guadrado recorded one assist on one chance created, took three shots (one on target) and won three of four tackles attempted in Friday's 3-2 win at Elche.

Impact Guadrado recorded his first assist of the season Friday as he found Juan Miranda in the 68th minute to tie the game at two apiece. It was the only chance he created in the match, but he did add three shots (one on target). He played well defensively too, as he won three of four tackles attempted, intercepted three passes and made two clearances in his 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Miranda - Scores in win Miranda scored one goal on two shots (one on target), created three chances and had five crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 3-2 win at Elche.

Impact Miranda scored his first goal of the season Friday, a long range effort in the 68th minute assisted by Andres Guadrado. It was one of two shots he had in the match, and he added three created chances (best on the team) and five crosses (one accurate). All of this came in just 45 minutes of action as he was subbed on at halftime, but much of it also came with Elche playing with 10 men following Lisandro Magallan's red card in the 57th minute.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores one penalty, misses another Iglesias scored one goal on two shots (both on target) and missed a penalty in Friday's 3-2 win at Elche.

Impact Iglesias scored his team's opening goal Friday, as he slotted his penalty past Edgar Badia in the 65th minute. He had another chance at the penalty shot in the 88th minute to take a late lead, but this time Badia got the best of him and saved it. All of this came in just 45 minutes of action as Iglesias was subbed on at halftime. This goal now gives him 10 on the season, more than double his next closest teammate.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Six shots in win Perez took six shots (three on target) and created one chance in Friday's 3-2 win at Elche.

Impact Perez led the team in shots and shots on target Friday, as he recorded a season high six shots with three on target. It is by far his best performance since joining the side in January, and is a positive sign for more production moving forward. Granted, he was helped by playing against 10 men for a half hour following Lisandro Magallan's 57th minute red card, but the production is good sign nonetheless.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Last-place Elche falls apart in 3-2 loss to Real Betis

Nine-man Elche has squandered a two-goal lead and conceded a stoppage-time penalty to lose to Real Betis 3-2 in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man United drawn with Real Betis in last 16 of Europa League

Manchester United has been paired with Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Europa League

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Akouokou - On bench versus Elche Akouokou (undisclosed) is in Betis' match day squad for Friday's clash against Elche.

Impact Akouokou is back in the team for Real Betis and could see some playing time off the bench Friday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodri - On bench against Elche Rodri (undisclosed) is in Betis' match day squad to face Elche on Friday.

Impact Rodri could see some playing time off the bench Friday, while Luiz Henrique get the start on the right wing in place of the injured Sergio Canales (strain).

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Out against Elche Silva is not in Betis' match day squad for Friday's clash against Elche.

Impact Silva was benched in favor of Claudio Bravo against Valladolid last weekend and he's not even in the squad for Friday's game. Dani Martin is filling in as the reserve goalkeeper versus Elche.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - On bench against Elche Iglesias (finger) is in Betis' match day squad for Friday's clash against Elche, starting out on the bench.

Impact Iglesias is back in the team after undergoing finger surgery last week, though Ayoze Perez remains the starter up front for at least one more game while Iglesias could see some time off the bench.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Fulham hosts Wolverhampton, Betis goes to Elche

Fulham has been one of the big surprises in the Premier League this season and can move to within a point of the Champions League qualification places with a home win over Wolverha...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paul Akouokou - May be available at weekend Akouokou (undisclosed) was called up by Betis for Friday's clash against Elche.

Impact Akouokou will be in Betis' La Liga squad for just the third time since the World Cup break on Friday, and he's only featured once in the competition since the start of November.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodri - Could return Friday Rodri (undisclosed) was called up by Betis for Friday's clash against Elche.

Impact Rodri missed last weekend's win over Valladolid, but he's been called in for the squad against Elche. Sergio Canales's muscle injury opens up a starting spot along the attacking line, which Rodri would be in contention for if he's fit enough.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Available for weekend Iglesias (finger) was called up by Betis for Friday's clash against Elche.

Impact Iglesias missed last week's win over Valladolid after undergoing finger surgery, but he's back in the squad for Friday and could already be back in the starting XI up front against Elche over backup options Ayoze Perez and Willian Jose.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Out against Elche Canales (strain) was not called up by Betis for Friday's clash against Elche.

Impact Canales picked up a muscular injury in last weekend's win against Valladolid, and while the injury isn't expected to be anything serious, he will be sidelined at least for Friday's match. Luiz Henrique is likely to return to the starting lineup on the right wing in his absence.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rodri - Out against Valladolid Rodri (undisclosed) missed Saturday's clash with Valladolid.

Impact Rodri wasn't included in the squad for Saturday's match with Valldolid due to an undisclosed issue. The midfielder's status is unclear for a Friday trip to Elche, though the short turnaround makes an immediate appearance unlikely.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Avoids major issue Canales avoided any sort of major injury, Marca reports.

Impact Canales came off limping during Saturday's clash with Valladolid, but evidently avoided any serious injury. The midfielder is reported to have a minor muscular problem, putting him in doubt for a Friday trip to Elche.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE