Real Betis vs Atlético Madrid: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

In an exciting quarter-final clash of the Copa del Rey, Real Betis will take on Atlético Madrid. Both teams are vying for a place in the semi-finals of this knockout tournament. This match offers a single chance at advancing, intensifying the competition.

Match Details: Real Betis vs Atlético Madrid

The match is set to take place in Seville, Spain.

• Venue: Estadio La Cartuja
• Date: Thursday, February 5
• Kick-off Times:
• 15:00 EST (USA)
• 14:00 (Mexico)
• 21:00 (Spain)
• Referee: César Soto Grado

Head-to-Head History

The historical record favors Atlético Madrid. The results of their last encounters are as follows:

• Real Betis: 1 win
• Draws: 1
• Atlético Madrid: 3 wins

The most recent match occurred on October 27, 2025, where Real Betis defeated Atlético Madrid 2-0.

Last Matches

Here’s a quick overview of the last five games for both teams:

Real Betis Team News

Real Betis faces several injuries ahead of this crucial matchup. They recently secured a 2-1 victory against Valencia in LaLiga. In the UEFA Europa League, they also won 2-1 against Feyenoord, qualifying as fourth in their group.

Coach Manuel Pellegrini will be without the following players:

• Cucho Hernández
• Rodrigo Riquelme
• Junior Firpo
• Sofyan Amrabat
• Isco

Giovani Lo Celso and Héctor Bellerin are listed as doubts.

Expected Line-Up for Real Betis

The likely formation for Real Betis is 4-2-3-1, with the following players:

• Goalkeeper: Álvaro Vallés
• Defenders: Ricardo Rodríguez, Diego Llorente, Marc Bartra, Aitor Ruibal
• Midfielders: Marc Roca, Sergi Altimira
• Forwards: Ez Abde, Nelson Deossa, Antony, Chimy Ávila

Atlético Madrid Team News

Atlético Madrid seeks to bounce back after a disappointing draw against Levante and a loss to Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League. They aim to regain their form, reminiscent of their 3-0 win over RCD Mallorca.

Coach Diego Simeone will be missing key players:

• Alexander Sorloth
• Antoine Griezmann
• Pablo Barrios

There are doubts concerning the availability of Giuliano Simeone.

Expected Line-Up for Atlético Madrid

Atlético Madrid is expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation:

• Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
• Defenders: Matteo Ruggeri, Clément Lenglet, Robin Le Normand, Nahuel Molina
• Midfielders: Nico González, Johnny Cardoso, Pablo Barrios, Marcos Llorente
• Forwards: Julián Álvarez, Thiago Almada

Predictions

Despite missing several key players, Atlético Madrid is favored to win against a depleted Real Betis side. The team is expected to secure a spot in the semi-finals, similar to their previous season’s performance. A predicted scoreline of Real Betis 1-2 Atlético Madrid reflects the anticipated competition. For more updates, visit Filmogaz.com.