BETIS NEWS

Marc Bartra - Trains with team Bartra (strain) has returned to team training, according to his club.

Impact Bartra has seen a massive improvement in his health, as he has returned to training with the group. This should leave him as an option to face Espanyol on Sunday, likely serving off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Fornals - Six crosses in draw Fornals generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Las Palmas.

Impact Fornals led the Real Betis attack Thursday with a team high six crosses (two accurate) as they drew 1 - 1 with Las Palmas. Over his last four appearances (three starts), the attacking midfielder has whipped in 22 crosses (five accurate). After making a switch to Real Betis during the winter transfer window last season, Fornals made 15 appearances (14 starts), scored three goals and provided two assists.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Assane Diao - Unselfish assist Diao Diaoune assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Las Palmas.

Impact Diao Diaoune found himself one-on-one with the keeper Thursday and played a team-first ball across the six yard box to setup the Giovani Lo Celso tap-in. The 19-year old returned to the Real Betis starting XI after a bruise cost him a two match absence. The assist was his first of the season and first ever senior assist. Over 23 appearances (16 starts) in all competitions with Betis during the 2023/2024 season, Diao Diaoune scored three goals.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Goal streak continues Lo Celso scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Las Palmas.

Impact Lo Celso tapped home a square ball across the six-yard box Thursday to level the match and earn Real Betis a share of the points in their 1 - 1 draw with Las Palmas. The match marked the third successive occasion in which the veteran midfielder has found the back of the net. Through four matches (three starts) Lo Celso has scored four goals, his most in a single campaign since scoring nine goals over 32 appearances (27 starts) during the 2018/2019 La Liga campaign with Real Betis.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Concedes once in draw Silva made one save and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Las Palmas.

Impact Silva made a single save from two shots on target Thursday as Real Betis played to a 1 - 1 draw at Las Palmas. Silva and the Las Palmas defense are off to a strong start through seven La Liga matches, having allowed just seven goals and kept two clean sheets. Silva's next test will likely come Sunday when Real Betis host Espanyol who are averaging one goal scored per match.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Altimira - Delivers first assist of the year Altimira assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Mallorca.

Impact In his second consecutive start of the season, Altimira delivered his first assist of the campaign as he fed the ball to Giovani Lo Celso, who buried the first goal of the match in just the seventh minute of play. Altimira also registered a season-high three shots but has yet to land one on target. On the defensive side, this marked his third straight game with a tackle won, and his second straight with an interception.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Scores one in loss Lo Celso scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), eight crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Mallorca. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact In what marked his third appearance and second straight start, Lo Celso scored for a second consecutive game as he fired a shot to the top right corner giving his side a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute of play. This also marked his third consecutive outing accounting for at least one chance created. Additionally, Lo Celso earned his first tackle won of the season and delivered an accurate cross for a second straight game.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Concedes two in loss Silva registered four saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Mallorca.

Impact Silva conceded two goals in a match for the second time in six appearances this season. This also marked his second consecutive and third game with at least four saves. Up next for Betis is a meeting with Las Palmas on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Vitor Roque - Out with ankle issues Roque is out for Thursday's match against Las Palmas, according to manager Manuel Pellengrini. "The case of Vitor, last game he had a strong blow to the ankle that limited him a lo...

Impact Roque has been added to the injury list following his early exit from the club's last match, with the forward receiving a blow to the ankle. This will leave him out for Thursday's match, as he was unable to train Wednesday. It has been revealed the issue is a sprain, which will likely leave him out for the week, with a slight chance of a return before the international break.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Youssouf Sabaly - Picks up calf issues Sabaly has suffered an injury in his calf, according to his club.

Impact Sabaly looks to be set to miss some time, as the defender has gone down with a calf issue. This is likely the reason for his absence in the club's past two matches, as he did start in their opening four matches of the season. There is no timetable in place for his return, but with the injury only being grade one, he will likely return within the next one to two weeks.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Provides assist in win Roca assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Getafe.

Impact Roca notched his first assist of the season as he passed the ball to Giovani Lo Celso, who then scored from long-range. The defensive midfielder had a solid all-around game with three chances created and two tackles.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Giovani Lo Celso - Scores twice in win Lo Celso scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Getafe.

Impact Lo Celso made his first start since arriving at Betis, and he made a huge impact as he scored twice in the win. Both of his goals occurred in the second half, one with a penalty kick and the other with a long-range shot. Additionally, he created four chances.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Concedes once in win Silva recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Getafe. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Silva was minutes away from registering his third clean sheet of the season, but he was beaten in added time after a powerful header by Mauro Arambarri. During the match, he made four saves, marking the second time this season he's registered more than one save. Next, he'll face off against Mallorca, a team with four goals in six games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Juanmi - Lands on bench Juanmi (ankle) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Getafe.

Impact Juanmi is back with the team as expected, earning a spot on the bench. He will likely see time to test his legs Wednesday before getting back in the starting XI next match, as he did start in their opening two matches of the season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cedric Bakambu - On bench to face Getafe Bakambu (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Getafe.

Impact Bakambu has finally returned to the team sheet, earning a spot on the bench in his return. This will be his debut this season, as he will hope to get time off the bench. The forward will likely continue in a rotational role this season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Juanmi - Ready for Wednesday Juanmi (ankle) is on the team sheet and will be an option for Wednesday's clash with Getafe, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini. "Juanmi is already in the squad, he had a bad b...

Impact Juanmi is back with the team after missing last match with an ankle injury. He started the first two games at left wing, appearing once on the bench while totaling three shots, four tackles and three clearances. Juanmi could be in contention to start as he is set to compete with Ez Abde for playing time with Real Betis.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

William Carvalho - Suffers ACL injury Carvalho suffered a complete tear of his ACL and will likely miss the rest of the 2024/25 season, the club confirmed.

Impact Carvalho was expected to be an option to add depth in midfield, but instead, he's now likely to miss most of the campaign while rehabbing from a severe injury. The loss of Carvalho certainly weakens Betis' depth in the middle of the park.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Fornals - 10 crosses in victory Fornals registered one shot (zero on goal), 10 crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Friday's 2-0 win against Leganes.

Impact Fornals set a new season high with a whopping 10 crosses in the win but despite the numerous attempts, he only landed one on target. He also accounted for at least one shot for a fourth straight game and completed at least 40 passes for a second consecutive outing.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Roca - Impactful in victory Roca registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 win against Leganes.

Impact Roca registered his first two accurate crosses of the season and accounted for at least one chance created for a fourth consecutive outing to start the campaign. He also completed a season-high 70 passes in the match and nabbed an interception for a fourth straight outing.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE