Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid: Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups

Real Betis will take on Atletico Madrid on Thursday evening in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. This highly anticipated match will take place at the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla. Both teams are striving for a place in the semi-finals, bringing their competitive nature to this knockout stage.

Match Preview: Real Betis vs. Atletico Madrid

Real Betis is aiming for their third consecutive victory across all competitions. Under the management of Manuel Pellegrini, they have progressed steadily in this year’s Copa del Rey. Their campaign started with a dominant 7-1 win against Atletico Palma del Rio, followed by victories over Torrent (4-1) and Real Murcia (2-0). Most recently, they edged past Elche with a score of 2-1 in the round of 16.

Historically, Betis has found success in this tournament, having lifted the trophy three times: in 1977, 2005, and 2022. Last season, however, their journey ended in the round of 16 with a heavy 5-1 loss to Barcelona. In La Liga, they currently sit in fifth place and enter this matchup on the heels of a 2-1 win against Valencia. Despite their recent success, defensive issues persist, as they have not kept a clean sheet in their last four matches.

Atletico Madrid’s Recent Form

Atletico Madrid, managed by Diego Simeone, poses a significant challenge for Betis. The team has struggled for consistency, winning only two of their last five matches across all competitions. They remain competitive in the La Liga title race, currently ranked third and 10 points behind leaders Barcelona.

In their Copa del Rey journey, Atletico Madrid secured narrow victories against Atletico Baleares and Deportivo La Coruna, and they played to a goalless draw against Levante over the weekend. Historical matchups favor Atletico, who have won three of the last five meetings with Betis.

Team News and Injury Updates

Real Betis faces various injury concerns. Key players such as Hector Bellerin and Giovani Lo Celso are doubtful due to physical discomfort. Junior Firpo is ruled out with a thigh injury, and Isco, sidelined since November, is expected to miss this fixture. Additionally, Sofyan Amrabat and Juan Hernandez are unavailable due to injuries.

Atletico Madrid will be without Rodrigo Riquelme and Pablo Barrios due to muscle injuries. Alexander Sorloth will also miss the match after suffering a head injury, while the availability of Antoine Griezmann remains uncertain. The club has recently signed Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, but he is unlikely to debut in this match. Julian Alvarez is expected to lead the attack, supported by Thiago Almada.

Predicted Lineups

Real Betis

• Adrian
• Ruibal
• Diego Llorente
• Bartra
• Rodriguez
• Altimira
• Roca
• Antony
• Deossa
• Ezzalzouli
• Avila

Atletico Madrid

• Musso
• Ruggeri
• Hancko
• Pubill
• Molina
• Baena
• Cardoso
• Llorente
• Simeone
• Alvarez
• Almada

Match Prediction

Considering both teams’ recent forms and experiences in knockout matches, Atletico Madrid is predicted to edge out Real Betis with a score of 2-1. Their ability to absorb pressure and capitalize on counter-attacks may be pivotal in this highly competitive quarter-final.

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