BETIS NEWS

Madrid waits on Benzema and Vinícius for Copa quarterfinals

Real Madrid will have to wait until the last minute to know if Vinícius Júnior and Karim Benzema will be in condition to play in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals against Athletic Bil...

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Betis' punishment for fan violence is reduced

The Spanish soccer federation has cut Real Betis’ punishment for fan violence

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claudio Bravo - Comes off injured during internationals Bravo was subbed out of Chile's defeat to Argentina in World Cup qualifying Thursday in the 35th minute after suffering a leg injury.

Impact Bravo has already been ruled out for Chile's next game against Bolivia on Tuesday, so he will have about a week to recover before Betis' La Liga game against Villarreal. He made just two appearances for the club in January after returning from a thigh injury that had kept him out for almost two months, and now the 38-year-old is already dealing another issue. Rui Silva could replace him in goal once again if necessary.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético scores twice in stoppage time to Simeone's relief

Atlético Madrid has ended its poor run of results by scoring twice in stoppage time to rally from two goals down and beat Valencia 3-2 in the Spanish league

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claudio Bravo - Concedes one in win Bravo conceded one goal and made three saves during Friday's 4-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Bravo has done well with just one goal conceded in the last two matches but it's also helped that his side have scored eight goals. It could be more difficult to hold a lopsided lead against Villarreal, which have scored 33 times in their first 21 matches.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Willian Jose - Scores in win Jose scored one goal on two shots (one on goal) in 16 minutes off the bench during Friday's 4-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Jose has come off the bench in two straight matches and was able to break a seven-game scoreless streak with a late goal from the bench. With Borja Iglesias in top form (four goals in last two matches), Jose is likely to remain as an option in relief for the time being. Up next is a visit from Villarreal.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Provides two assists in win Fekir provided two assists from five chances created and put two shots off target during Friday's 4-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Fekir now has three assists from his last two league starts and following his impressive showing in the Copa del Rey, there aren't many players as influential as him right now. With eight chances created on 15 crosses in these two games, he'll be a key piece in the next match against Villarreal, which have conceded 23 goals in their first 21 matches.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Adds goal in win Rodriguez scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during Friday's 4-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Even Rodriguez has found the net as his side have scored eight times in their last two league matches. As he's normally more of a tempo-setter and defensive player, he's more reliable in making tackles (eighth in league) than scoring goals (one in 18 matches). Up next is a visit from Villarreal, which have conceded 23 goals in 21 matches this season.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores two more in win Iglesias scored two goals (one penalty) on two shots during Friday's 4-1 win over Espanyol.

Impact Iglesias is seldom capable of playing full matches but it doesn't seem to matter as he's scored four times over his last two starts. It will be quite the impressive feat if he remains on fire against Villarreal, which are tied for the second-fewest goals conceded to forwards in La Liga.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis stays hot, routs Espanyol 4-1 in Spanish league

Real Betis has continued its good run with a 4-1 win at Espanyol to strengthen its hold on third place in the Spanish league

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Madrid to face Athletic Bilbao in Copa del Rey quarterfinals

Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will face each other for the fourth time in two months when they meet in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Watford hosts Norwich; Betis aims to keep up form

Two teams likely to be engaged in the scrap to avoid relegation from the Premier League meet when Watford hosts Norwich at Vicarage Road

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético out of Copa, Sevilla held in Spanish league race

Atlético Madrid has been eliminated 2-0 by Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético bus hit by fans; Betis' stadium closed for 2 games

Real Sociedad fans have thrown objects at the team bus carrying Atlético Madrid players to a Copa del Rey match

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Claudio Bravo - Keeps clean sheet in return Bravo kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Bravo has only appeared in one of the last eight games due to a thigh issue and came back at the right moment with his team in good form. The competition between Bravo and Rui Silva is likely to continue all season long, though Bravo may get his chance at the moment due to some inconsistent defensive play in his absence. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which have scored 25 goals in 21 matches.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Logs assist in win Fekir provided one assist from three chances created on 10 crosses (two accurate) and put two shots off target during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Fekir hasn't gone more than three consecutive starts without contributing to the scoresheet since mid-October. He managed to first get back on track in the feisty derby against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey and it carried over for much of his team into Tuesday's convincing win. Fekir will now focus on Friday's trip to Espanyol, which have conceded 26 goals in 21 matches.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juanmi - Bags chip in win Juanmi scored one goal from five shots (two on goal) in 83 minutes of Tuesday's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Juanmi's shots on target to goals ratio is slowly getting skewed, but he's still scored a ridiculous 12 times from 21 shots on goal. It's also impressive how he scored after chipping goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco following a failed attempt in the first half, so his goals aren't always coming from simple chances. He'll continue to stake this record against Espanyol, which have conceded 26 goals in 21 matches.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Guardado - Provides assist in win Guardado provided one assist from two chances created and conceded a yellow card during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Guardado has started in two of the last three matches and while he was able to set up a goal from Sergio Canales, he also conceded his second yellow card in two matches. As a primarily defensive-midfielder alongside Guido Rodriguez, Guardado isn't going to consistently offer the same attacking value even when his side is able to score multiple times. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which have their own attacking power through Raul de Tomas.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Scores, assists in win Canales scored one goal from one shot and provided one assist from three chances created in 72 minutes of Tuesday's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Canales has now scored three times in his last three starts, including the Copa del Rey win over Sevilla. With s role on the right wing resulting in better form after often playing a deeper role last season, there's plenty to be excited about over the coming month. Up next is a trip to Espanyol, which have conceded 26 goals in 21 matches this season.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Scores twice in win Iglesias scored two goals from three shots (two on goal) in 71 minutes of Tuesday's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Iglesias has struggled to play consistent minutes throughout his time with Betis but he's now scored five goals this season, of which only one has come when he's not in the starting lineup. With the whole team finding their stride following the controversial win over Sevilla in the Copa del Rey, Iglesias will look for another favorable outcome against Espanyol.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE