BETIS NEWS

Real Betis routs Alavés to stay in 3rd place in Spain

Real Betis has strengthened its hold on third place in the Spanish league with a comfortable 4-0 win over relegation-threatened Alavés

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Lukaku's goals struggle as Chelsea plays Brighton

Chelsea plays away at Brighton with club-record signing Romelu Lukaku struggling for fluency in front of goal

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid tops Athletic 2-0 to win Spanish Super Cup

There won’t be a second consecutive season without a title for Real Madrid as it secured the Spanish Super Cup title with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in Saudi Arabia

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspended game in Spain resumes without injured player

The Copa del Rey match suspended after an object was thrown from the stands resumed behind closed doors and without the Sevilla player hit in the head in what the club called an “a...

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betis vs Sevilla suspended after object hits Sevilla player

The Copa del Rey derby match between Real Betis and Sevilla has been suspended after an object hurled from the stands hit Sevilla player Joan Jordán in the head

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Youssouf Sabaly - On bench in Copa del Rey Sabaly (thigh) was in Betis' match day squad for Saturday's Copa del Rey clash against Sevilla that was suspended during the first half.

Impact Sabaly hasn't featured at all this season while he's been recovering from thigh surgery he underwent in August, but he may be fit enough to return to action by Tuesday's La Liga clash against Alaves.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City hosts Chelsea, Juventus welcomes Udinese

The first English Premier League match of the day is the biggest: Leader Manchester City hosts second-placed Chelsea

JANUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabil Fekir - Extends contract with Betis Fekir has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract extension with Real Betis, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Fekir has not only been Betis' best player this season, he's been one of the best in La Liga so far with four goals and three assists on three shots (1.4 on target) and 2.5 chances created per 90 minutes. The 28-year-old has just signed on with the club through the 2025/26 season.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Sends in four crosses in draw Fekir registerd one shot on target, one chance created, four inaccurate crosses and two tackles (both won) in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Fekir had a good outing, leading his side in crossed to help them earn one point on the road. The midfielder has five goals and four assists in the season. He will now look to get on the scoresheet when they host Alaves on Jan 18.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Guardado - Picks up yellow card as sub Guardado sent in one inaccurate cross, made four tackles (one won), two interceptions and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Guardado subbed on in the first half for Borja Iglesias and had a good defensive outing in the proccess. But the midfielder also received his third yellow card of the season, though. He will now look to get the nod when they host Alaves on Jan 18.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hector Bellerin - Assists at Rayo Vallecano Bellerin assisted one goal from his only chance created, sent in three crosses (two accurate), made seven tackles (five won), one interception and two clearances in Sunday's 1-1 dr...

Impact Bellerin assisted Sergio Canales' opener in the 47th minute, helping his side earn the road draw playing down one man since the first half. That was his fourth assist in the season -- while also leading his side in tackles during the match. They will now host Alaves on Jan 18.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Scores opener in draw Canales scored one goal from three shots, created two chances, sent in one inaccurate cross, made three tackles (all won) and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Rayo V...

Impact Canales scored the opener just before halftime, with his side down one man. The midfielder also led his side in shots and chances created during the match. That was his third goal in the season, and he will now look for another one when they host Alaves on Jan 18.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Makes six saves in draw Silva made six saves and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Silva had a great outing to help his side earn one point on the road -- even down one man since the first half. The goalkeeper still has only four clean sheets in 17 starts, though. He will now look for his fifth when they host Alaves on Jan 18.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Depleted Sevilla edges Getafe to stay close to leader Madrid

Sevilla is not slowing down in its fight to win the Spanish league for the first time in nearly 80 years

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Moreno - Sent off against Rayo Moreno received a straight red card for a handball in the 33rd minute of Sunday's draw against Rayo Vallecano. He took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in the match befo...

Impact Moreno will be suspended for the clash against Alaves on Jan. 18. Juan Miranda will likely replace him at left back for the game.

JANUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Quiet off bench in loss Fekir had one shot on goal and created one chance after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Fekir came off the bench for the first time this season, replacing Andres Guardado as part of a double substitution. With his side already losing by two goals, the playmaker couldn't provide the expected spark on the attacking end and was mostly held in check while he was on the pitch. Fekir will probably return to the starting XI for Sunday's visit to Rayo Vallecano.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Ruiz - Makes three clearances in loss Ruiz had one off-target shot, created two chances and made three tackles (all won), three clearances and one interception during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Ruiz had a decent stat line, even adding some contributions on the attacking end, but committed a huge mistake that led to the opposition's second goal right before halftime. When the centre back plays, he is always able to put up great numbers so he'll remain a nice fantasy choice for Sunday's visit to Rayo Vallecano.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla beats Cádiz 1-0 to reduce Real Madrid's Liga lead

Sevilla has cut into Real Madrid’s lead of the Spanish league after winning at Cádiz 1-0

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

William Carvalho - Takes four shots in loss Carvalho had four shots (two on target) and made one tackle and three interceptions during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Carvalho is usually known for his defensive services, but this time his biggest contributions came on the attacking end as the midfielder paced Betis in shots attempted, but this wasn't enough to help his side to escape with at least one point. Even with Guido Rodriguez back for Sunday's visit to Rayo Vallecano after serving his one-match ban for yellow card accumulation, Carvalho has a nice chance to remain in the starting XI.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Concedes two in loss Silva made three saves and conceded two goals during Sunday's 2-0 loss against Celta Vigo.

Impact Silva was beaten twice during the first half, one of them from the penalty spot, but avoided an even bigger loss during the second frame with a couple of big saves. The goalkeeper remains as the first choice between the sticks, but is having a lot of ups and downs this season. With six saves and five goals conceded over his last two starts, Silva will try to bounce back during next Sunday's visit to Rayo Vallecano.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Moreno - Could feature against Celta Moreno (undisclosed) is included in Betis' squad for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo.

Impact Moreno suffered an undisclosed injury in Betis' last game against Bilbao on Dec. 19, but he has recovered enough to be back with the team and could be back in the starting lineup on Sunday.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Should be available against Celta Iglesias (illness) has been called up by Betis for Sunday's clash against Celta Vigo.

Impact Iglesias contracted COVID-19 over the winter break, but he's not set to miss any game time as he's back and healthy enough to be in Betis' match day squad for Sunday.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Guardado - Available against Celta Guardado (illness) has been called up for Betis' clash against Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Impact Guardado missed Betis' final game of 2021 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's healthy again and could be involved on Sunday.

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Extends contract with Betis Iglesias has signed a four-and-a-half year contract extension with Real Betis, the club announced Monday.

Impact Iglesias has scored 23 goals (17 in La Liga) across 93 games since transferring from Espanyol in the summer of 2019, and the 28-year-old has signed on through the 2025/26 season despite being the backup option at forward throughout the majority of his time with the club.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE