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Betis beat Girona to keep Champions League hopes alive

22Apr

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Betis beat Girona to keep Champions League hopes alive

GIRONA, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Isco of Real Betis is challenged by Arthur Melo of Girona FC during the LaLiga match between Girona FC and Real Betis Balompie at Montilivi Stadium on April 21, 2025 in Girona, Spain. Real Betis have scored three goals in a first-half blitz to beat Girona 3-1 in Spain's La Liga to keep alive their hopes of playing European football next season. Monday night's win took sixth-placed Betis to within one point of Villarreal. The top five qualify for the Champions League, while the team in sixth will play in the Europa League. "We still have our Champions League dreams," Isco, who scored his seventh goal of the season on his 33rd birthday, told broadcaster DAZN. "We know it is difficult, it's not in our hands, but we will fight until the end." Manuel Pellegrini's B...

Real Betis sporting director confirms Antony transfer plan

6Apr

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Real Betis sporting director confirms Antony transfer plan

BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 05: Antony dos Santos of Real Betis passes the ball during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 05, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) Antony has been a revelation for Real Betis since he joined the La Liga club on loan from Manchester United in January, and because of this, it is no surprise that work is already being done on keeping him for at least one more season. Antony has amassed four goals and four assists since arriving at the Benito Villamarin, while his performances outside of G/A have also been spectacular. He has looked at home in Seville, and because of this, there is an even greater hope that he can stay for longer. Speaking to ...

Barcelona defender absent from squad for Real Betis clash due to discomfort

5Apr

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Barcelona defender absent from squad for Real Betis clash due to discomfort

Iñigo Martinez centre-back of Barcelona and Spain is replace injured during the Spanish Super Cup final match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at King Abdullah Sports City on January 12, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Just a while back, FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick released the squad list of players available at his disposal for selection for tonight’s La Liga encounter against Real Betis. The list saw Andreas Christensen make his way back into the squad after recovering from his calf injury and receiving the green light from the medical department. However, the Blaugrana will go into the game without another defender, Inigo Martinez, whose name was left out of the squad list. Reason for Inigo’s absenceNow, acc...

Isco’s Betis upset Liga champions Real Madrid

1Mar

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Isco’s Betis upset Liga champions Real Madrid

SEVILLA, SPAIN - MARCH 1: (L-R) Isco of Real Betis Sevilla, Luka Modric of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Sevilla v Real Madrid at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on March 1, 2025 in Sevilla Spain. La Liga champions Real Madrid suffered a dent to their title defence with a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday. Isco scored the winner from the penalty spot against his former side, who are level on points with league leaders Barcelona, who face Real Sociedad on Sunday. Atletico Madrid, third, host Athletic Bilbao later Saturday and can move top with a victory. The visitors took the lead at the Benito Villamarin stadium through Brahim Diaz but Betis struck back with a Johnny Cardoso header. Isco secured the Andalusian side a deserved victory with a penalty ea...

Real Betis CEO open to extending Antony loan spell

11Feb

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Real Betis CEO open to extending Antony loan spell

VIGO, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 08: Antony Matheus dos Santos of Real Betis looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Abanca Balaidos on February 08, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. Real Betis CEO Ramón Alarcón has opened the door to extending Antony's loan spell at the club beyond the summer. The Brazilian forward joined the LaLiga outfit last month on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season. Antony, 24, has a contract with United until June 2027, with an option to extend it for a further year. Asked about the possibility that Antony could remain at Betis on loan for the 2025-26 season, Alarcón told Cadena Ser radio: "Yes, I think so. It is a possibility, why not?" Antony had featured in just 13 of United's 32 games in all com...

8Feb

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Antony nets first Real Betis goal

Antony dos Santos of Real Betis celebrates after scoring their side's first goal with teammate Natan during the LaLiga match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Balaidos on February 08, 2025 in Vigo, Spain. Manchester United winger Antony continued his fine start to life on loan at Real Betis with his first goal for the LaLiga side during Saturday's game at Celta Vigo. The 24-year-old opened the scoring at Balaídos in the 10th minute, taking a touch with his right foot, shifting on to his left and producing a really good finish from inside the box. Defender Diego Llorente added a second soon after to double Betis' lead before halt time. Antony's goal comes in just his second game for the Seville-based club, where he has hit the ground running after joining on loan...

Flick demands consistency after Barca held by Betis

7Dec

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Flick demands consistency after Barca held by Betis

SEVILLA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 7: Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona disappointed after receiving a red card during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on December 7, 2024 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images) Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said his side have more than enough quality but need to display it consistently after they stumbled to a 2-2 LaLiga draw at Real Betis which left them susceptible to be overtaken by Real Madrid in the title race. Barca twice took the lead at the Benito Villamarin Stadium after goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, but home side Betis fought back through Giovani Lo Celso and substitute Assane Diao to earn a share of the points. After the draw, Fli...

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Betis

7Dec

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Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Betis

Robert Lewandowski and Hansi Flick, head coach during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against UD Las Palmas at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on December 06, 2024 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona looks to extend its lead atop La Liga when it visits the Estadio Benito Villamarín to play Real Betis. After just one domestic victory in November that saw the Blaugrana lead shrink, Barcelona returned to winning ways with a convincing 5–1 victory midweek against Mallorca. Real Madrid's loss vs. Athletic Bilbao now have Hansi Flick's men four points clear in first place as we approach the midway point of the season. in first place as we approach the midway point of the season. Betis comes into the match in the midst of a...

Vitor Roque eager to make loan move to Real Betis permanent

17Oct

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Vitor Roque eager to make loan move to Real Betis permanent

Vitor Roque has admitted he’s eager to stay at Real Betis after joining the club in the summer following a nightmare time at Barcelona. The Brazilian has moved on loan, with the option of a second year, and Betis also have a purchase option. Vitor Roque has scored once in six appearances for his new club so far but is hoping he can continue past the end of the current campaign. “The truth is that it does not depend on me. I want to play here for Betis. I would like that very much. I have spoken with my parents about it. Life is good here and I would love to play here more,” he said via Mundo Deportivo. “I am very happy here. My family, who have gone through difficult times, also smile with me. I did not smile for six or seven months and I had difficult times there, but that is over now. I ...

Betis fire late goals to sink Legane in Spanish league

14Sep

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Betis fire late goals to sink Legane in Spanish league

Vitor Roque scored on his home debut as Real Betis left it late to overcome newly promoted Leganes 2-0 in the Spanish league. SEVILLE, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 13: Vitor Roque of Real Betis celebrates after scoring the teams second goal during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and CD Leganes at Estadio Benito Villamarin on September 13, 2024 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Betis had never lost in four previous home encounters with Leganes and although on top for most of the match they had to wait until the last quarter to secure all three points. Moroccan winger Abde Ezzalzouli finally broke the deadlock with 16 minutes remaining when he turned home a cutback from Héctor Bellerin. Substitute Roque made sure of the win four minutes from time. ...

Real Betis considering sale of midfielder after receiving €8m offer from Qatar

5Sep

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Real Betis considering sale of midfielder after receiving €8m offer from Qatar

Real Betis have been very busy in the transfer window over the past 2-3 months, and despite the summer window having closed in Spain, their business may not be complete yet. Rodri Sanchez was strongly linked with a move away throughout the summer, but by the time that the deadline passed last Friday, he was still at Betis. However, he could now be on his way to Qatar, where an unnamed club has submitted an €8m offer to acquire his services – as reported by El Desmarque (via Marca). Rodri’s representatives were the ones to receive notification of the offer, and it has been passed on to Betis. At this stage, club bosses are considering whether to accept. Betis would probably have accepted straight away if the transfer window was still open. However, taking into account the injury setba...

Real Betis confirm Giovani Lo Celso return

31Aug

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Real Betis confirm Giovani Lo Celso return

Real Betis have completed a deal to bring Giovani Lo Celso back to the club on transfer deadline day. Los Verdiblancos launched a late push to bring the Argentina international back to La Liga after failing to land Real Madrid star Dani Ceballos. Talks with Tottenham moved swiftly, with Real Betis previously linked with a move for Lo Celso, and Spurs accepted terms favourable to them. The Premier League side wanted to offload the 28-year-old and they have reportedly secured a future option to sign highly rated Johnny Cardoso as part of the negotiations. Lo Celso scored 16 goals in all competitions, in his sole season at Real Betis in 2018/19, before joining Spurs. He was initially linked with a move to Villarreal, after spending two seasons on loan in Castellon, in 2021/22 and 2022/23...

Vitor Roque lands in Sevilla to complete Real Betis move

25Aug

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Vitor Roque lands in Sevilla to complete Real Betis move

Barcelona striker Vitor Roque was all smiles after landing in Seville to complete a loan move to Real Betis. A deal has finally been agreed between the two sides, with reports claiming it’s a two-year loan that will include a buyback clause set at €27.5m. Fabrizio Romano reports the deal is done, however, and we can expect an official announcement within the next day or so. Vitor Roque will be hoping he can make an impact at Real Betis after a tough time at Barcelona since his move at the start of the year. Rivaldo has already tipped the youngster to succeed at Betis this season and prove Barcelona they were wrong to let him go. Vitor Roque’s move won’t do too much to help Barca register Dani Olmo. The Brazilian isn’t registered yet by Barcelona for the current season as the club had ...