WILLIAN JOSE NEWS

Records assist again Willian Jose assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Almeria.

Impact For the second game in a row, Willian Jose has logged an assist, his latest being scored by Pablo Fornals again. The former has five assists across this La Liga season, with all but one of them recorded since February. Since then, Willian Jose has logged four goals and four assists, an even and impressive spread across 12 appearances.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up second goal Sunday Willian Jose assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact The striker returned to the starting lineup with Cedric Bakambu (strain) sidelined, and he made the most of the opportunity, setting up the team's second goal with a low cross that was tapped home by Pablo Fornals. Willian Jose has now gone four straight matches without finding the back of the net, and he'll aim to snap that Liga drought against Almeria on Sunday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace in losing effort Willian Jose scored two goals while taking three shots (all on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Girona.

Impact Willian Jose found the back of the net in first half stoppage time before adding a second goal in the 76th minute and leading Betis with three shots in the match. The forward has three goals over his last three La Liga starts while combining for six shots and four chances created.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Villarreal Willian Jose scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Villarreal.

Impact The Brazilian striker was at the right place and at the right time to give Betis a 2-1 lead in the dying stages of the first half, but the team was unable to hold on to their lead and ended up losing. Willian Jose continues to have an excellent season, and even though Chimy Avila (suspension) and Cedric Bakambu (thigh) could rival him for playing time, the former Real Sociedad striker won't leave the starting lineup if he continues to score at this rate. He's up to eight goals and three assists across 24 league appearances in 2023-24.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dangerous in attack Willian Jose assisted once to go with four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Athletic.

Impact Willian Jose equalled seasons highs with two shots on frame and two chances created as he earned a third goal contribution in his last three appearances. He also played the full 90 minutes for the first time since early December and is in good form at the moment.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Massive effort against Cadiz Willian Jose scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Friday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Willian Jose notched his first goal involvements in two months as he placed multiple shots on target for the third time this season. He also played his second highest minutes total (78) of the campaign which bodes well for his fortunes next week as he looks to build on this impressive performance.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Removed at halftime Willian Jose recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 4-2 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Willian Jose was subbed-off at halftime in favor of Borja Iglesias Sunday. He was a non-factor in the match, recording just one shot (zero on target) and three passes. He has played 90 minutes just twice this season. In all competitions, Willian Jose has appeared 23 times, scoring six goals, tallying one assist, and creating 14 chances.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in win Willian Jose generated four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win against Granada.

Impact Jose provided an attacking threat with four shots Saturday, his second most in a match this season. He also created one chance and recorded one inaccurate cross before he was subbed off for Nabil Fekir in the 68th minute.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Registers assist Willian assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Willian recorded his first assist of the season to help take the draw Saturday. He's also scored six, which already surpassed his total from the last two campaigns.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores only goal of match Jose scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact Jose bagged his sixth goal of the season on Sunday, netting the only goal of the match in the 19th minute. The forward has already crushed his goal tally from last season, scoring four more goals despite appearing in less than half the matches he did last campaign. He has now started in eight of the club's 17 matches this season but seems to be heading towards a starting role after making the starting XI in five of the last six matches.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets fourth goal of the season Willian Jose scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Osasuna.

Impact Willian Jose scored for the first time since the beginning of September as Betis went on to beat Osasuna. He will hope to keep it going against a Mallorca side that has conceded 16 time in 11 games.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late Willian Jose was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Alaves.

Impact Willian Jose was shown a straight red card in stoppage time after entering the match as a substitute in the 76th minute. The forward will miss the following two matches through suspension.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns froms bench Jose played 15 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 2-1 win over Sparta Prague.

Impact Jose returned from a muscular issue and got back on the pitch for Thursday's win. The forward wasn't overly productive off the bench but it was a good sign that he was able to see the pitch after being called up.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for UEL matchup Willian (strain) was included in the squad list ahead of Thursday's clash with Sparta Prague.

Impact Willian could be back in the squad after a two-match stint on the shelf due to his muscular injury. The forward has started four of his seven appearances for the club this season. As such, if he doesn't start versus Prague, he could be in contention for a spot in the starting XI versus Deportivo Alaves on Sunday.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Willian will not be an option against Granada on Thursday after manager Manuel Pellegrini told reporters, "They ended up with muscle problems in the last game, even Willian Jose dr...

Impact At this point, Willian almost certainly won't be an option versus Valencia on Sunday either but could rejoin the squad for the club's Europa League matchup with Sparta Prague on Thursday. In his seven appearances (four starts) for the club this season, Willian has notched three goals on eight shots (six on target), one cross (inaccurate) and seven chances created. Without Willian in the squad, Borja Iglesias figures to start in his stead.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Willian Jose was injured and subbed out in the 76th minute of Saturday's 1-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano. He scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) before exiting the...

Impact Jose scored for the second consecutive game with a beautiful free-kick in the 53rd minute, beating the goalkeeper. The forward has started the previous two games and has now scored in three out of four games. Unfortunately, he had to leave the match due to an injury in the 76th minute, but his manager indicated that it wasn't anything serious.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Jose scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-2 defeat to Athletic.

Impact Jose will finish August with two goals across three appearances. The forward has already equaled his 2022-23 La Liga goal tally, which he logged across 28 appearances, 25 more than what he has this season. Ideally for Jose, this month will indicate a season of rejuvenation out of him, which is possible based on his history. Before transferring to Betis, Jose scored more than 10 goals across four seasons with Real Sociedad.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner off bench Willian Jose scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Villarreal.

Impact Jose came off the bench to start the second half, replacing Borja Iglesias, before scoring the winning goal in the 96th minute of added time with an acrobatic header. It's a promising start to the campaign for the striker after a disappointing season in which he only scored twice.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held to six starts Willian Jose made 28 appearances (six starts) in La Liga during 2022-23 season.

Impact Willian Jose scored twice and assisted once in a very rotational role in the starting XI. It was particularly disappointing coming off his 12 goal contributions in 2021-22. The forward fell behind Borja Iglesias in the starting XI and isn't likely to take the starting role back barring injury. Willian Jose finished with 21 shots and eight chances created across just 716 minutes.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets assist Willian Jose assisted once to go with and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Willian Jose has got the start in the last three matches, recording a goal and an assist in that span. Overall, the forward has been just a bench option, getting the start 11 times in 34 appearances, recording four goals on 27 shots (nine on target) in that span.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally scores goal Jose scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-0 win over Athletic.

Impact Jose has his first goal since Feb. 24. Between that day and May 4, he went two months without scoring across nine appearances of 11 games Betis played. Ideally for Jose, his goal drought's end will signify better form to come. This is especially important now, as the Brazilian striker earned starting XI spots across back-to-back appearances.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner at Elche Jose scored one goal on four shots (two on target) in Friday's 3-2 win at Elche.

Impact Jose was subbed on in the 85th minute Friday, but managed to score the winning penalty in addition to his four shots. Jose stepped up in the 95th minute to slot his penalty past Edgar Badia to complete the comeback and secure the 3-2 win. It was one of four shots he took in the match (two on target), both which mark season highs despite him playing just over 10 minutes.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Last-place Elche falls apart in 3-2 loss to Real Betis

Nine-man Elche has squandered a two-goal lead and conceded a stoppage-time penalty to lose to Real Betis 3-2 in the Spanish league

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On practice field, titleholder Real Betis advances in Copa

Real Betis began the defense of its Copa del Rey title with a 4-1 win against fourth-division club Ibiza in a round-of-32 match played in front of only a few thousand fans at a pra...

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Isn't available Jose won't be available for Monday's match against Elche as he isn't yet registered with the league.

Impact Jose is another casualty of the league's financial rules and can't play against Los Franjiverdes. As a result, Borja Iglesias, Loren Moron and Juanmi are the top forwards to open the campaign.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE