BETIS NEWS

Nabil Fekir - Scores penalty against Celta Fekir (undisclosed) took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against Celta Vigo. He also created two chances in the match.

Impact Fekir returned from a knock he picked up in mid-week to start in attacking midfield on Saturday and convert from the penalty spot for his third goal of the season. He also picked up his fifth booking of the campaign in the match, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Almeria, with Sergio Canales likely to slide over and replace him in attacking midfield.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Everton hosts Arsenal, Newcastle welcomes West Ham

Everton and new manager Sean Dyche host English Premier League leader Arsenal in the first of seven league games

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ayoze Perez - Could debut at weekend Perez has been called up by Betis for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo.

Impact Perez joined Betis on-loan in a deadline day deal from Leicester City this week and he is ready and available to make his debut for the club against Celta on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Should be available Saturday Fekir (undisclosed) was called up by Betis for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo.

Impact Fekir had to come off around the hour mark of Wednesday's defeat against Barcelona due to an apparent injury, but he seems to have recovered and should be available to face Celta at the weekend. Sergio Canales could slide over into attacking midfield for the game if Fekir isn't quite fit enough to start.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raphinha gets another chance for Barcelona with Dembélé out

Raphinha has a second chance to play an important role for Barcelona after the injury to Ousmane Dembélé

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewandowski scores, Barça beats Betis to reach 50-point mark

Robert Lewandowski has ended his scoring drought in the Spanish league to help Barcelona defeat Real Betis 2-1 and increase its lead over Real Madrid

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona vs. Real Betis FREE LIVE STREAM (2/1/23): Watch La Liga online | Time, USA TV, channel Barcelona faces Real Betis in a La Liga match at Estadio Benito Villamarin in Sevilla, Spain, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2022 (2/1/23).

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • NJ.COM

William Carvalho - Sees red card Wednesday Carvalho registered two clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Barcelona. He was sent off with a straight red card.

Impact Carvalho left the game in the second half with a straight red card, and his absence allowed Barcelona to play with even more freedom in the final third. Carvalho will be ruled out against Celta Vigo, but he should be eligible to return when Los Beticos take on Almeria on Feb. 11.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: United aims to reach cup final; PSG without Neymar

Manchester United’s place in the League Cup final looks to be assured ahead of the second leg against Nottingham Forest in the semifinals

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slow transfer day in Spain; Barcelona gets to register Gavi

Forget about signing new players

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ayoze Perez - Loaned to Betis Perez has joined Real Betis on loan for the rest of the season from Leicester City.

Impact Perez joins Betis with the hope for more time after playing just 380 minutes in league play for Leicester City this season. Still, he figures to be mostly a depth option for a side that has a fairly set group of player who start matches. Perez figures to be a Nabil Fekir replacement, either as a substitute or in case Fekir suffers another injury.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid frustrated by Sociedad, loses ground to Barcelona

Real Madrid has lost ground to Barcelona at the top of the Spanish league after a 0-0 home draw with third-place Real Sociedad

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Canales - Three crosses on day Canales generated three crosses (one accurate) and two tackles (zero won) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Getafe.

Impact Canales continues to help the team despite not getting on the scoresheet often. He is averaging 3.4 crosses a match with 17 (three accurate) in the last five games.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Bags in seven clearances Pezzella recorded seven clearances and four interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Getafe.

Impact Pezzella helped contribute to the clean sheet win on Saturday by recording the most clearances and interceptions in the stat sheet. He is averaging three clearances a match in 19 appearances thus far. The Argentinian has totaled 22 clearances, seven interceptions and nine tackles (six won) in the last five games with Betis.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - One shot in return Fekir had one shot (zero on target), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Getafe.

Impact Fekir returned from an undisclosed injury and played for 23 minutes of the match on Saturday. Several injuries and game suspensions have kept the Frenchman on the bench for most of the campaign. However, when healthy he can contribute to the team with three goals, two assists, 32 crosses (six accurate) and 25 corners in 14 appearances in all competitions thus far.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Back on scoring ways Iglesias scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Iglesias snapped his five-match scoreless run with a penalty kick made to give Betis the win on Saturday. This goal gives him sole possession of third place in the golden boot race. The Spaniard usually does not take many chances in front of the goal, averaging just 2.1 shots a game. However, he finds a way to find the net with 17 shots on target out of 37 in La Liga this season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Clean sheet in win Silva had one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Getafe.

Impact Silva cruised into an easy clean sheet for his seventh of the season. He is just five away from matching his career high with 19 games left in the campaign. Even though he did not play in three league matches, the 28-year-old has conceded one of least number of goals among the starting goalkeepers thus far with just 12. However, he will need to be at the top of his game next match with a visit from first-place Barcelona on Wednesday, who have scored 16 goals in the last six away games.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man U in FA Cup action; Barça visits Girona

Several English Premier League clubs will be looking to avoid famous upsets in the fourth round of the FA Cup

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabil Fekir - Could be available Saturday Fekir (undisclosed) has been called up by Real Betis for Friday's clash against Getafe.

Impact Fekir was a doubt for Saturday's match after suffering a minor calf tear in the Super Copa in mid-week, but it seems he has recovered enough to at least be available for selection against Getafe.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Injured in Super Cup semifinal Fekir came off with an injury during the Super Cup semifinal, manager Manuel Pellegrini told reporters.

Impact Fekir is dealing with a minor calf tear, and could be out multiple weeks. While a return against Getafe is unlikely Fekir could return as soon as a Feb. 4 clash with Celta Vigo.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luiz Felipe - Suspension served Felipe has served his two-game suspension and is eligible to return at Getafe this Saturday.

Impact Felipe received a straight red card during a scoreless Betis draw with Athletic Club just before the turn of the new year. German Pezzella will presumably head back to the bench with his return to the lineup.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sociedad wins at Rayo 2-0 to close on top 2 in Spain

Real Sociedad’s 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano pulled it level with second-placed Real Madrid a week before they face one another

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Borja Iglesias - Quiet against Espanyol Iglesias took one shot (on goal) and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Espanyol.

Impact Iglesias was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Betis were shutout on Saturday. It wasn't the forward's day, but Iglesias has still had a stellar season leading Betis with eight goals and 34 shots in his 16 appearances.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE