Betis Announces Squad for Upcoming Match Against Real Madrid

Following the final training session of the week and before heading to the capital this afternoon, Manuel Pellegrini, the head coach of Real Betis, has revealed the squad for tomorrow’s match against Real Madrid, which is part of Matchday 18 of LaLiga EA Sports. The list includes one notable absence due to injury, alongside three players who are currently representing their national teams.

Isco Alarcón, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday to address ankle issues resulting from a severe injury sustained from a challenge by Amrabat in early December, will miss the return to his former club. Moroccan Amrabat is also absent from the squad, along with compatriot Abde and Congolese player Bakambu, as all three are participating in the Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco faces Tanzania tomorrow, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo will compete against Algeria on Tuesday, both in the Round of 16.

The remainder of the Betis squad is included in the announcement, featuring Brazilian Antony, who missed the initial training sessions this week due to muscle fatigue, and teammates Diego Llorente and Junior Firpo, both of whom have recovered from muscle issues sustained prior to the holiday break and have been training normally with the team. Consequently, the traveling party will consist of 22 players, including two members from the reserve team who are part of the first team.

**Goalkeepers:** Adrián, Pau López, and Álvaro Valles

**Defenders:** Bellerín, Ortiz, Bartra, Diego Llorente, Natan, Valentín Gómez, Ricardo Rodríguez, and Junior Firpo

**Midfielders:** Altimira, Marc Roca, Deossa, Fornals, Lo Celso, Antony, Ruibal, and Riquelme

**Forwards:** Chimy Ávila, Pablo García, and Cucho Hernández