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William Carvalho - One appearance in three games Carvalho has made one appearance off the bench over the first three games of the season.

Impact Carvalho only made 12 starts in 27 appearances last season and is already off to a slow start. With Andres Guardado, Guido Rodriguez and Sergio Canales all capable of playing in the deeper midfield positions, Carvalho likely doesn't have a great role with Betis over the next few weeks.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

German Pezzella - Makes first start in loss Pezzella conceded a yellow card and made seven clearances during the 1-0 loss to Real Madrid on Aug 28.

Impact Pezzella didn't take long to get busy in his return to Betis as he also made two interceptions and won one tackle. With at least 32 league starts made over his last five seasons, Pezzella could be an exceptionally reliable piece for his club all season long and bolster what was a struggling defense last season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Borja Iglesias - Comes off bench in loss Iglesias logged 13 minutes off the bench during the 1-0 loss to Real Madrid on Aug 28.

Impact Iglesias started the first two matches of the season but has since been relegated to the bench after logging just one shot in three appearances. With Juanmi in better form at the moment, Iglesias will need to step up if he's to return to the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'It was a dark moment' - Fekir explains why Liverpool transfer fell through at last minute ' Goal.com Nabil Fekir has opened up on his failed move to Liverpool three years ago, with the World Cup winner revealing that it was issues with his agent rather than an injury that put paid...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Hector Bellerin - Loaned to Betis Bellerin has joined Real Betis on loan for the season from Arsenal.

Impact Bellerin heads out from Arsenal as expected and he'll join a side where playing time should be guaranteed. He started 24 league matches for Arsenal last season and will now contend with Martin Montoya for starts at right-back unless Betis move some players around.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Madrid wins 1-0 at Betis amid Mbappé transfer talk

Real Madrid has won 1-0 at Real Betis in the Spanish league amid rising hopes in the Spanish capital that Kylian Mbappé could soon be on his way to the club

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabil Fekir - Leader in shots, crosses Fekir took three shots (one on goal), crossed three times accurately and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Fekir was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Betis were blanked by Real Madrid. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of chances created on the team while his three shots and three crosses were both team-high totals in the loss.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Creates four chances Canales crossed once inaccurately and created four chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Canales was held off the scoresheet despite being the main creator for Betis on Saturday. The midfielder crossed just once without taking a shot but his four chances created led Betis in the defeat. Canales was subbed off in the 82nd minute.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Beaten once in loss Silva allowed a goal while making two saves during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Silva allowed the game's lone goal in the 61st minute as Betis dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed three goals in three starts while his two saves upped his season total to five.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marc Bartra - On bench against Real Madrid Bartra is in Betis' match day squad for Saturday's clash against Real Madrid.

Impact Bartra missed his side's opening two games with an undisclosed injury, but he is fit enough to make it on the bench Saturday.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia enjoys 2nd straight win at home

Valencia had no problem in beating Alavés 3-0 to win two straight home games at the start of the Spanish league season for the first time in seven years

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: City hosts Arsenal, Juve begins post-Ronaldo era

Manchester City returns to Premier League action with a home match against Arsenal after failing to add a striker to its squad heading into the final days of the transfer window

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Real Madrid visits Betis amid club's push to sign Mbappé

Real Madrid visits Real Betis on Saturday with the club engulfed in speculation that it's attempting to sing Kylian Mbappé from Paris Saint-Germain

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Willian Jose - Joins Betis on loan Jose will spend the 2021/2022 season on loan with Real Betis from Real Sociedad.

Impact Jose was no longer needed at La Real after the signing Alexander Sorloth and it made sense to let him go elsewhere. While with Betis, Jose offers a more realistic second option behind Borja Iglesias, and the Brazilian likely to get a decent amount of playing time given injury issues within the attack.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fati back to training nearly 10 months after knee injury

Ansu Fati is smiling again on the practice field

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dybala recalled to Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Striker Paulo Dybala was called up to the Argentina squad for the first time in almost two years after an impressive start to the season with Juventus

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joaquin - Creates one chance off bench Joaquin created one chance and put one shot on target in 21 minutes off the bench during Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Joaquin has slotted in behind Rodri on the right side of the attack to open the season. The veteran and club legend is likely to get a few starts, though it remains to be seen when that will happen just yet. Up next is Saturday's visit from Real Madrid.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rui Silva - Concedes one in draw Silva conceded one goal and made two saves during Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Silva has been a member of two consecutive draws to open the season and hasn't had nearly as much to do in making saves as he did last season with Granada. With the arrival of German Pezzella, things should only get better defensively, though Silva will have a tough matchup in his next game against Karim Benzema and Real Madrid.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Canales - Takes five shots in draw Canales took five shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Canales has taken eight shots in two games to open the season but only one has been put on frame. With this kind of work rate, it should only be a matter of time before one ends up in the net, and he'll need to keep up the pace in the next match against Real Madrid.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nabil Fekir - Better in draw Fekir took three shots (two on goal) and created four chances from seven crosses (two accurate) during Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Fekir didn't do as much to impossible himself in the opener against Mallorca but that changed in game two as he led the way in chances created and crosses. As he works his way into form, Fekir and Sergio Canales should be more than Abel to create a dynamic partnership capable of putting up good numbers against any opponent. Up next will be a good test of his skills when Real Madrid visit Saturday.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Gonzalez - Logs assist in second start Gonzalez provided one assist from one chance created to go with three tackles won and two interceptions made during Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Gonzalez has started the first two games of the season due to a shortage of healthy or preferred center-backs and he's done well with his opportunities. That may change with the arrival or German Pezzella, though Gonzalez can still hope for a few more chances after his solid performances. Up next is a visit from Real Madrid.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juanmi - Scores in draw Juanmi scored one goal from two shots (both on target) during Friday's 1-1 draw with Cadiz.

Impact Juanmi snagged a goal in his first start of the season after only playing from kickoff five times last year. Should he be able to stay healthy, Juanmi is one of a few quality options on the wings for this club. Up next is a visit from Real Madrid, which will provide an early test for what Juanmi can do.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cádiz draws 1-1 at Real Betis with fans back in stands

Álvaro Negredo’s retaken penalty and Jeremías Ledesma’s key save saw Cádiz secure a 1-1 draw at Real Betis in the Spanish league

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: American flavor in German clash, PSG coy on Messi

Two American coaches meet when Jesse Marsch’s Leipzig team welcomes Pellegrino Matarazzo’s Stuttgart to start the Bundesliga’s second round of games

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

German Pezzella - Transfers to Betis Pezzella signed a four-year contract with Real Betis after transferring from Fiorentina, the club confirmed Thursday.

Impact Pezzella returns to Betis, where he made 66 appearances in two seasons from 2015-17 before joining Fiorentina. The 30-year-old brings plenty of experience to the Spanish club's back line, having averaged between 33 and 34 starts per season in Serie A and La Liga over the last five years, and he just won the Copa America with Argentina this summer. Once he gets up to speed with his new team, he will likely partner Marc Bartra in central defense, and he could provide good veteran leadership and guidance to 21-year-old Juan Miranda.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE