Betis Prepares for Copa del Rey Quarterfinal Against Atlético Madrid

The Real Betis team, under the guidance of Manuel Pellegrini, held a new training session at the Ciudad Deportiva Luis del Sol, focusing on their upcoming Copa del Rey quarterfinal against Atlético Madrid. This crucial match is set to take place on Thursday at 21:00 in La Cartuja, with Cucho Hernández’s participation being the main concern for the verdiblancos.

The forward has been training individually, gradually increasing the intensity of his exercises. It was anticipated that he would be ready to join the team in practice today to prepare for a potential return against Simeone’s side. However, he did not participate, leaving his availability for the match in considerable doubt. Since sustaining an injury on January 10 in Oviedo, Hernández has missed five matches—three in La Liga and two in the Europa League.

On a positive note, Junior Firpo and Rodrigo Riquelme have been able to engage in partial training sessions, continuing their recovery alongside their teammates. Meanwhile, Isco Alarcón, Amrabat, and Lo Celso remain sidelined, pending further medical updates, while Bellerín is expected to return soon. Antony has been working in the gym as he continues to manage ongoing pubic discomfort.