BETIS NEWS

Youssouf Sabaly - Logs one assist in loss Sabaly had one assist, two crosses, one interception, one tackle, created three chances and sustained one foul in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Just before the first half was called, Sabaly found Cristian Tello for his side's only goal of the match. This was only the third match of the season for the defender, so it is unlikely he will make an appearance against Eintracht Frankfurt.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Tello - Scores once as substitute Tello had one goal on six shots (three on target), one cross, one foul, created one chance and sustained one foul in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact After replacing Andres Guardado in the 11th minute, Tello was ready to put his stamp on this match. His goal, the only one for his side, came just before the first half's whistle with the assist from Youssouf Sabaly. The midfielder has not had consistent playing time, and depending on Andres Guardado's condition, he may not make an appearance in the next match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Gives up three goals Bravo had three saves and conceded three goals against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

Impact In the showdown for third place in La Liga, Atleti were too much for Bravo to handle. Though his opponents had multiple injuries, the three goals were too much for the keeper. Bravo has missed significant time recently, and it is unclear if he will make an appearance in the next match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Guardado - Leaves match with early injury Guardado made six passes in the 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact After only 11 minutes of play, Guardado was subbed off with an apparent muscle injury. At this time, details are not clear as to when the defender will return, and whether he will make an appearance against Eintracht Frankfurt.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby in EPL, Zlatan back for AC Milan

Manchester City and Manchester United have different ambitions heading into the derby at City’s Etihad Stadium

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stoppage-time goal puts Real Betis into Copa del Rey final

Real Betis needed a stoppage-time equalizer to hold Rayo Vallecano to a 1-1 draw and reach the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 16 years

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabil Fekir - Plays in Copa del Rey Fekir (undisclosed) started and played the full 90 minutes in Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Rayo.

Impact Fekir was subbed out at halftime of last weekend's derby defeat against Sevilla with an undisclosed injury, but he was fit enough for Thursday's game and should be fine against Atletico Madrid on Sunday as well.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Betis hosts Atlético amid 5-team fight for Champions League

Real Betis hosts Atlético Madrid on Sunday with both involved in a five-team fight for the last two Champions League berths for next season

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valencia ends Athletic's run, returns to Copa del Rey final

Valencia has prevented Athletic Bilbao from reaching its third straight Copa del Rey final with a 1-0 win in the second leg of the semifinals

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Non-league team aims for FA Cup quarterfinals

Fifth-tier club Boreham Wood looks to cause a major shock when it visits Everton in fifth round of the FA Cup

MARCH 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Canales - Suspended against Atletico Canales will miss Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Canales picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat in the Seville derby, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Rodri would be most likely to replace him on the right wing for the match, but Diego Lainez and Aitor Ruibal could be options as well.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia waits on Gayà for Copa semifinal against Athletic

Valencia may get a much-needed boost for its struggling defense with the return of Spain international José Luis Gayà in the Copa del Rey semifinal against Athletic Bilbao on Wedne...

MARCH 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cristian Tello - Active display in loss Tello had three shots (one on target), created one chance, sent in three inaccurate crosses and made three tackles (one won) and three interceptions during Sunday's 2-1 loss agains...

Impact Tello made just his fifth start of the season, but was one of Betis' few positives on the offensive end, being involved in some dangerous plays, including a shot from the left flank that was miraculously saved by the opposing goalkeeper during the second half. The winger, who even provided some defensive help here, will hope this performance helps him to remain in the lineup for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claudio Bravo - Commits PK, concedes two in loss Bravo made one save, conceded two goals and committed a penalty kick during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sevilla.

Impact Bravo got the nod over Rui Silva here but didn't have a good performance. The goalkeeper brought down Youssef En-Nesyri inside the box and was then beaten from the penalty spot in the 24th minute. He also made a very poor effort on the opposition's second goal as Munir El Haddadi's shot looked easy to save. This performance suggest Silva will be back in the net for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid, but the veteran Bravo will hope to get another opportunity.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Leaves injured at halftime Fekir had zero shots, created one chance, sent in one accurate cross and drew three fouls during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sevilla.

Impact Fekir was held in check by Sevilla defenders while he was on the pitch and had to be subbed off at halftime after suffering a tackle from behind by Marcos Acuna. It looked like it's just a hard knock and the attacker will try to get back for Thursday's Copa del Rey semifinal, but more on his stats for this match and Sunday's league clash against Atletico Madrid will be known during the next few days.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Scores in loss Canales scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance, sent in one accurate cross and drew three fouls during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sevilla.

Impact Canales scored a fantastic free-kick goal during second half's stoppage time, but it wasn't more than a consolation goal for his side and himself as he was mostly kept at bay by opposing defenders. Anyway, the winger is bouncing back from a very slow start of campaign, with three goals and three assists over his last seven starts. Up next for him is Sunday's home match against Atletico Madrid.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla wins derby, keeps pace with Madrid in Spanish league

Sevilla beat Real Betis 2-1 in the Seville derby to stay within range of Spanish league leader Real Madrid

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Draw for European soccer competitions

Draw for European soccer competitions

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barca advances in Europa League, Rangers knock out Dortmund

Barcelona found its scoring touch again to reach the round of 16 of the Europa League with a 4-2 win over Napoli on Thursday, while Rangers knocked out Borussia Dortmund in Glasgow

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juanmi - Suspended against Sevilla Juanmi will miss Sunday's derby clash against Sevilla with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Juanmi picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's win over Mallorca, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's match. Cristian Tello will likely replace him on the left wing for the game, but Juanmi's absence will be felt in the derby as he's Betis' top scorer so far this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seville derby renews after player hit by object in last game

Sevilla and Real Betis will revive their heated rivalry on Sunday six weeks after their last clash was marred by fan violence against a Sevilla player

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claudio Bravo - Called up for Europa League Bravo (leg) has been called up for Thursday's Europa League clash against Zenit.

Impact Bravo hasn't played since suffering a leg injury during the January international break, and before that he had missed virtually the entirety of December with a thigh injury. The 38-year-old started three of the five Europa League games he was healthy for in the group stage, but he might remain on the bench Thursday as he gets back up to speed.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Locks down defense against Mallorca Rodriguez had one block, six tackles, two fouls and was fouled once in the 2-1 victory over Mallorca on Sunday.

Impact Thanks to the strong defensive effort from Rodriguez, Mallorca was only able to get off one shot that was on target in this match. The defender always plays aggressively, and has been seeing a surge in tackles recently. This will come in handy in the next match against Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Fires in five crosses Fekir had four shots (one on goal), five crosses, one tackle, one foul, created two chances and sustained two fouls in the 2-1 victory over Mallorca on Sunday.

Impact Even though Fekir couldn't connect for an assist in this match, he remains a crossing machine. He has been slumping a little in terms of goals scored, but it may be time for him to break out of that pattern against Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Assists teammate in victory Canales had one assist, five shots (two on goal), one cross, one interception, sustained one foul and created two chances in the 2-1 victory over Mallorca on Sunday.

Impact In the 25th minute, Canales found Alex Moreno for the first goal of the match. Though the midfielder hasn't scored in his last four appearances, he has four assists and one goal in his last five. Look out for him as an offensive threat against Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE