| Barcelona vs Real Betis | |
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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Barcelona vs Real Betis
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COMPETITION :
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La Liga
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| DATE: |
21-01-2024
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TIME:
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11.00 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
09.30 PM UAE
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STADIUM
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Benito Villamarín
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Predicted Lineups
Real Betis possible starting lineup:
Silva; Busto, Pezzella, Papastathopoulos, Abner; Roca, Guardado; Henrique, Isco, Diao; Willian Jose
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Pena; Roberto, Araujo, Kounde, Balde; F de Jong, Gundogan, Pedri; Yamal, Lewandowski, Torres
Real Betis prepares for their upcoming match, they find themselves grappling with a string of injuries and absentees. Aitor Ruibal, Ayoze Perez, and Hector Bellerin will be definite omissions due to injuries, while Juan Miranda, Guido Rodriguez, Claudio Bravo, and Marc Bartra are all uncertain to feature.
The squad's depth is further tested with the unavailability of Chadi Riad, Youssouf Sabaly, and Abde Ezzalzouli, who are engaged in the Africa Cup of Nations. In response to these challenges, manager Pellegrini may opt for Assane Diao and Pablo Busto in the starting lineup, stepping in for the injured Perez and Ruibal. Willian Jose is expected to continue leading the attack, and the defensive setbacks might warrant another start for the experienced 35-year-old Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
On the Barcelona side, Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo are set to make a return to the squad after serving suspensions in the Copa del Rey contest against Unionistas. Despite this positive development, Barcelona remains plagued by injuries, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Joao Cancelo, Marcos Alonso, Inigo Martinez, Gavi, and Raphinha all sidelined.
Managerial changes are anticipated from the Copa del Rey lineup, with the likes of Ilkay Gundogan, Robert Lewandowski, and Pedri expected to return to the starting XI. Yamal could be rewarded with a spot on the right, while Ferran Torres, who found the scoresheet against Unionistas, is poised to retain his place over Joao Felix, who is currently struggling to make an impact.
The Barcelona defensive line faces a setback as Andreas Christensen, who had to be replaced in the previous match due to a muscular problem, has been ruled out of contention for this upcoming game. These developments set the stage for an intriguing clash, with both teams navigating challenges to field competitive lineups.