Real Betis arrives at Balaídos with the intention of regaining its rhythm in LaLiga after the resounding 2-5 defeat against Barcelona, while Celta de Vigo maintains an unbeaten streak that includes a victory over Alavés and a comeback against Celtic. The match, scheduled for 4:15 p.m., will be broadcast by DAZN and will feature referee Isidro Díaz de Mera.
Betis, which has just secured a 1‑0 victory against Feyenoord in the Champions League, seeks to consolidate its position at the top of the championship and continue competing for the Champions League. Manuel Pellegrini's team faces a Celta that arrives with six games without losing, although four of them ended in a draw. Celta, who recently beat Alavés and came back from behind Celtic, will have an attack that includes Williot Swedberg and Ferran Jutglà, and a midfield that will be reinforced by the recovery of Pablo Durán after his absence in Scotland.
Celta must also deal with several casualties: Borja Iglesias, Carl Starfelt, Miguel Román, Jones El‑Abdellaoui and Álvaro Núñez are out, forcing the coach to adjust his lineup. The 22-year-old, Iago Aspas, is expected to be tested after starting the match against Celtic. The Galician team's proven formation includes Radu in goal, Yoel Lago and Sebastián Cáceres in defense, and a midfield with Javi Rodríguez, Sergio Carreira, Ilaix Moriba and Hugo Burcio. In attack, Swedberg and Jutglà will be in charge of creating opportunities, while Driouech will provide speed and finishing.
At Betis, the absence of Facundo Bernal, who is serving his first of four games of suspension after his expulsion against Barcelona, is added to the absence of Cucho Hernández and Junior Firpo due to injury. Héctor Bellerín is also a doubt after not training on Friday, which forces the right-back to be occupied by Ángel Ortiz. The midfield will be the decision point, with Marc Roca, Dani Ceballos and Nelson Deossa as possible combinations. Pellegrini will have to balance the effort so as not to neglect a possible cup commitment that is looming.
Betis, with the speed of Abde and Antony and the ability of Lo Celso and Isco to create spaces, seeks to take advantage of the momentum of Celta, who intends to capitalize on their positive streak. The result of this match will determine if Betis can consolidate itself in the Champions League contenders zone and if Celta can continue without losing in the domestic competition. The duel promises to be a high-intensity clash in Balaídos, with both teams looking to score three crucial points.