CHIMY AVILA NEWS

Suffers thigh injury Avila suffered a grade 2 injury to the distal biceps femoris in his right thigh during training on Friday, ruling him out of Sunday's clash against Villarreal, the club announced.

Impact Avila will miss at least one month of competition after suffering a grade 2 injury in his right thigh during training on Friday. His absence is not expected to impact the starting XI as he has mainly been a bench option this season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle injury Avila is out for Sunday's match against Villarreal due to a muscle injury, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini, per Guevara of Marca. "Chimy had a muscle problem yesterday. He i...

Impact Avila is set for assessment at the moment, with the forward picking up a muscle injury that is too much to play Sunday. He will hope testing gives good results, hoping to be able to return next match. He is typically a bench option, so this is a minor loss for the club, only having two goals in 19 appearances.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Avila completed his one-match suspension and will be eligible to face Leganes on Sunday.

Impact Avila missed Sunday's 1-0 win against Las Palmas due to suspension and is now back available for selection. That said, he should return on the bench as he has a rotational role this season.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match suspension Avila will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards.

Impact Avila accumulated five yellow cards in La Liga and will be suspended for Sunday's match against Las Palmas. His absence will not impact the starting squad since he has just been a bench option this season.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Avila (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Celta Vigo.

Impact Avila returns to the squad Saturday after recovering from a knee injury that sidelined him since mid-December. He may not be ready to start but could feature as a substitute in the attack. For now, he is expected to remain in a supersub role.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back in the squad Avila (knee) is back in the squad for Saturday's game against Celta Vigo, the club announced.

Impact Avila is nearing a return to competition after dealing with a knee injury since mid-December. However, he has primarily been a bench option this season and is expected to maintain that role with the new signings reinforcing Betis' frontline.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Bilbao Avila (knee) will remain out for Sunday's clash against Bilbao, but he could return to the team next week, coach Manuel Pellegrini confirmed in the press conference.

Impact Avila has been sidelined since mid-December with a knee injury sustained against Villarreal. He is nearing a return to the squad, with a possible comeback next week. However, he is expected to be no more than a bench option once fully fit.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from squad list Avila (knee) is not on the squad list to face Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Avila will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a nagging injury, and there aren't many clues regarding when he might be back. His next chance to play will come against Athletic Club on Sunday, Feb. 2.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Avila (knee) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Alaves.

Impact Avila has struggled to recover from a nagging knee injury, and this will be his third straight absence. His next chance to return to action will come against Mallorca on Saturday, Jan. 25.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Avila (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Avila does not make the call after suffering a knee injury, not passing a late fitness ahead of the match. He will hope to return next contest, as he did start in his past two appearances despite only starting in six of his 15 appearances this season, not wanting to fall out of the small role he has held.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Valladolid Avila is questionable for Saturday's match against Valladolid due to a knee injury, according to manager Manuel Pellegrini, per Daniel Lagos of AS Dairo. "He has a discomfort in hi...

Impact Avila is going to be a late call for Saturday, likely needing a late fitness test to decide his availability. It seems like he is on the better side of the injury, with this manager claiming it is not serious. That said, he seems likely to feature, possibly taking Pablo Fornals' spot on the right flank if deemed fit.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back from ban Avila completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Valladolid on Jan. 11.

Impact Avila was sent off in the 2-1 win over Villarreal on Dec. 15 and missed the 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano on Dec. 22, but the striker is ready to return and will contend for a starting role for Betis' first game of the 2025 calendar year. Avila has started in four of Betis' last seven league matches, recording one goal and 12 shots (five on target) in that span.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off before halftime Avila received a red card in the 34th minute in Sunday's 2-1 win against Villarreal.

Impact Avila received his first red card of the season, continuing a bad looking streak of at least one red card per season since 2021. He was sent off in the 34th minute for a reckless tackle on Alex Baena. Before his dismissal, he recorded one shot, created one chance, and delivered four crosses. Despite being down a man, his team managed to secure three points.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes from bench Avila scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 4-2 loss to Valencia.

Impact Avila entered the match in the 58th minute and scored Betis' second goal just eight minutes into his appearance while tying for the team-high with two shots in the match. The goal was the first since October for Avila as he's come off the bench in his last two appearances.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots helps team to victory Chimy Avila had five shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Sunday's 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Avila took five shots off the back of a game where he scored, having attempted four shots. This was the forward's first start, having been benched for four games in a row. Before the match against Osasuna, the Argentine hadn't attempted more than one shot in a game.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exacts payback on former team Avila scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Osasuna.

Impact Avila transferred from Osasuna to Betis earlier in 2024. Despite his 2024 being marked with a hamstring injury followed by unimpressive appearances across his newest season, he finally made a mark. Avila more than doubled his shot tally from the last two months and scored a goal, his first of the 2024-25 La Liga.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On preseason roster Avila is on the preseason roster for Betis' upcoming matches in Austria.

Impact Avila was able to use the offseason break to recover from a hamstring injury that saw him miss the final games of the season. He will look to improve his form from 2023/24, starting just 14 times in 23 appearance with injuries an issue for the forward.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not returning to pitch Avila (hamstring) was not called up for the final match on the season Saturday against Real Madrid.

Impact Avila had missed the last month of the season with a hamstring injury. He's struggled with injuries since joining from Osasuna, only making four starts in six appearances with the team. During the entire season, the forward started 14 starts in 23 appearances, totaling two goals and three assists with 91 crosses (23 won).

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training with ball individually Avila (hamstring) was viewed working with the ball and training individually Wednesday.

Impact Avila looks to be closing in on a return before the end of the season, as he was back on the training pitch Wednesday. However, with the forward only training individually, he will most likely still need another week, not being an option to face Osauna on Sunday. With that being said, expect him to most likely be fit to face Almeria on May 12.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from suspension Avila completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Valencia on Saturday.

Impact The striker has struggled to make an impact for Betis despite starting in six of his nine appearances since joining the club during the January transfer window. The fact that he's already missed two games due to suspension isn't ideal, and it remains to be seen if he'll play as a starter or not, with Pablo Fornals and Ayoze Perez being options to start as well.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for time on sidelines Avila is set to miss some time after picking up a lesion in the muscle of his left hamstring, the club confirmed Tuesday.

Impact Avila is the latest Betis player to hit the injury report, as he has suffered a lesion in his hamstring either in training or the club's most recent contest against Girona on Sunday. The player is now set to be out for an undisclosed amount of time, as they have not released a timetable, with his return pending on his evolution in training. With that being said, he will hope he is not out for very long, as he will have an additional week to recover before the club's next contest on April 12 against Celta.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up another suspension Avila picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 3-2 loss to Girona on Sunday, earning an automatic one-game suspension.

Impact This will be Avila's third suspension of the season for a card-related matter, but the previous two were sending-offs, so this is the first one due to accumulation. Either way, the winger, who came off the bench Sunday, will now miss the Celta clash on April 12. The earliest he will be available to return to league play will come against Valencia on April 20.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available after international break Avila completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Girona on March 31 after the international break.

Impact Avila is set to return to action following his one-match ban, and given he had started in his previous four league contests before the red card, it wouldn't be shocking if Avila returns to the starting lineup right away after the break. He's expected to compete with Ayoze Perez for a starting role.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Villarreal Avila recorded three shots (one on target) and four crosses in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Villarreal. He was sent off in the second half, meaning he'll be suspended to face Rayo Vallecan...

Impact Avila had started in each of Betis' last four games, racking up one goal, eight shots, two chances created and 12 crosses in that span. His absence opens up a starting role on the left side of the attack, with Ayoze Perez, Ez Abde and Assane Diao Diaoune being options to replace him.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first Betis goal Chimy Avila scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-1 win over Athletic. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 30t...

Impact Avila scored for the first time since making the switch to Betis from Osasuna in January and took three shots for the first time in a game since early December. He came off the pitch on 51 minutes as he works his way back to full fitness since returning from an ankle injury, but this strong performance will give him confidence heading into the upcoming matches.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE