BETIS NEWS

Juanmi - Scores brace against Osasuna Juanmi had two goals on four shots (two on goal), two assists, two tackles and created two chances in the 4-1 victory over Osasuna on Sunday.

Impact What a specatular match for Juanmi, who was involved in all four goals scored. The forward remains an inconsistent offensive threat, though, and it is unlikely he will repeat this performance against Cadiz.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Gives up one goal Bravo had two saves and conceded one goal in the 4-1 victory over Osasuna on Sunday.

Impact Bravo almost pulled off the clean sheet, if not for a goal in the 65th minute from Ante Budimir. The keeper has had inconsistent playing time recently, and it is unclear whether he will make an appearance in the next match against Cadiz.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Starting Sunday Moreno is fit and in the starting Xi for Sunday's match with Osasuna.

Impact Moreno returns after dealing with an injury in the buildup to the match. The fullback takes up a role on the flank for Betis' La Liga match with Osasuna.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Suspended against Osasuna Pezzella will miss Sunday's clash against Osasuna with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Pezzella picked up his fifth yellow card of the La Liga season in the draw against Celta before the international break, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Victor Ruiz or Edgar Gonzalez is likely to replace him in central defense for the match.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Extends contract with Betis Gonzalez has signed a three-year contract extension with Real Betis, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Gonzalez has 47 appearances in all competitions to his name with Betis' senior team, and he has a goal and an assist in 19 La Liga appearances (13 starts) this season. The 24-year-old defender has now signed on with the club through the 2024/25 campaign.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Guardado - Extends contract with Betis Guardado has signed a one-year contract extension with Real Betis, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Guardado has made 158 appearances in all competitions for Betis since transferring from PSV five years ago in the summer of 2017, and he has signed on through the 2022/23 season now. The 35-year-old has fallen out of the first-choice XI this season and he's currently dealing with a hamstring injury, but he can still be a valuable, experienced part of this Betis team that is still in the hunt for a Champions League spot.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Takes two shots Iglesias took two shots (zero on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Celta Vigo.

Impact Iglesias was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as both team's were shutout on Sunday. The forward finished with the third highest amount of crosses on the team while his two shots were the second most in the draw.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Three saves in clean sheet Bravo kept a clean sheet and made three saves during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Celta Vigo.

Impact Bravo helped Betis earn a point by shutting out Celta on Sunday. The clean sheet was the third in 12 league starts for the keeper while his three saves upped his season total to 31.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Whips in three crosses Bellerin crossed three times inaccurately and made three tackles (winning none) during Sunday's 0-0 draw with Celta Vigo.

Impact Bellerin was part of the Betis back line that kept a clean sheet on Sunday. The right back finished with the second highest amount of tackles on the team while tying for the team-high with three crosses in the draw.

MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bale ready to answer Wales call after missing 'clasico'

Gareth Bale has linked up with Wales' national team ahead of its World Cup qualifying playoff against Austria

MARCH 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona stuns Madrid 4-0 at Bernabéu to end losing streak

Barcelona’s five-game losing streak against Real Madrid has ended with a stunning 4-0 win in the last “clásico” of the season

MARCH 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aitor Ruibal - Suspended against Celta Ruibal will miss Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Ruibail picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's victory against Athletic Bilbao, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. He has started seven La Liga matches for Betis this season.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Dealing with injury Moreno did not train with Betis this week as he continues dealing with an undisclosed injury, according to Marca.

Impact Moreno has missed Betis' last two La Liga games with an undisclosed injury, and he will miss Thursday's Europa League clash against Eintracht as well. There is one more league game versus Celta at the weekend before the international break.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Returns to training Bellerin (undisclosed) was back in training with Betis this week and has been called up for Thursday's Europa League clash against Eintracht.

Impact Bellerin has missed Betis' last two La Liga games with an undisclosed injury, but he's back with the team now and could get some playing time in the Europa League Thursday ahead of Sunday's league clash against Celta.

MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Keeps net empty Silva kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Sunday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Silva returned to the lineup after spending two league matches and one in the UEL on the bench. With clean sheets in consecutive starts even over that break, he'll take good form should he start in the next match at Celta Vigo.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Keeps clean sheet in win Pezzella kept a clean sheet with two interceptions made and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Pezzella now sits one booking away from suspension following Sunday's success. Given that he's featured in a deep center-back rotation along with Marc Bartra, Victor Ruiz and Edgar Gonzalez, his value isn't so certain. Up next in league play is a trip to Celta Vigo.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Creates four chances in win Canales created four chances from five crosses (two accurate) and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Canales kept up a busy week after logging an assist in the loss to Eintracht Frankfurt before helping his side to a victory at home. As he and his team continues a busy stage to their season, Canales will remain key and especially after Nabil Fekir's dismissal in Sunday's game.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Miranda - Logs assist in win Miranda provided one assist from one chance created and conceded a yellow card during Sunday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Miranda only recently returned from a hamstring injury and set up the winning goal from Borja Iglesias in Sunday's game. This could help him make another start against Celta Vigo, which have scored 33 goals in 28 matches so far.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores in win Iglesias scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 1-0 win over Athletic Club.

Impact Iglesias scored his first league goal in six matches plus three more in the Europa League to sink Sunday's visitors. He'll next face Celta Vigo, which are tied for the seventh-most goals conceded to forwards in the league.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Sent off against Bilbao Fekir received a straight red card in the 80th minute of Sunday's victory against Athletic Bilbao for violent conduct. He took two shots, created a chance and won two of two tackle...

Impact Fekir was having a solid game before his red card on Sunday, but he will now be suspended for next weekend's clash against Celta Vigo. Sergio Canales is likely to slide over to replace him in attacking midfield for the game, or Joaquin could get the start in his absence as well.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lyon, Eintracht Frankfurt win Europa League last-16 1st legs

Lyon and Eintracht Frankfurt have secured first-leg victories in the Europa League round of 16

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona continues to move up Spanish league, beats Elche

Substitutes Ferran Torres and Memphis Depay scored second-half goals as Barcelona came from behind to beat Elche 2-1 to continue its upward move in the Spanish league

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marc Bartra - Plays strong defense Bartra had two shots (both off target), one interception and three tackles in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact While it is difficult to give the defense very much credit in a loss, Bartra's effort helped to keep this match close until late in the second half. The defender always plays with intesity, logging several tackles per appearance. Hopefully he can do the same in the next match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Launches nine crosses in loss Fekir had two shots (one on goal), nine crosses, one interception, two tackles, three fouls, created two chances and sustained two fouls in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Sunda...

Impact After falling behind early, Fekir and the rest of his squad were trying to play catch-up. Though he couldn't bring anything to fruition, the midfielder is an aggressive crosser and a dangerous offensive threat. Hopefully he will have more luck in his next appearance against Eintracht Frankfurt.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joaquin - Fires in 11 crosses Joaquin had 11 crosses, two tackles, one foul, created five chances and was fouled once in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact In a desperate attempt to salvage this match and hold on to third place in the league, Joaquin tried to set his teammates up as much as possible for another goal. The midfielder is a consistent crosser, but tonight's performance was off the charts. It is unlikely he will do it again in the next match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE