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a day ago
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Real Betis' Isco replacement brings an unbeaten away record to Barcelona
As Barcelona prepare to face Real Betis for their La Liga clash on Saturday, there is some positive news for the Catalans. Real Betis will be without their standout performer, Isco, who is suspended for the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Advertisement However, Barcelona cannot afford to relax, as his likely replacement, Giovani Lo Celso, has proven to be a tricky opponent in the past. Barcelona will need to be very careful Isco's suspension is undoubtedly a relief for Barcelona, as the former Real Madrid midfielder has been in exceptional form for Betis this season. Despite this, Lo Celso's inclusion in the starting lineup presents its own set of challenges for the Blaugrana. Manuel Pellegrini is expected to bring Lo Celso into the fold as one of the few changes he plans to make for this crucial encounter. Giovani Lo Celso is unbeaten vs Barcelona away from home. (Photo by) Real Betis, aiming to secure their seventh consecutive La Liga victory for the first time in their history, will be motivated to put up a strong fight against Barcelona. Advertisement Lo Celso's record vs Barcelona Barcelona's optimism over Isco's absence is tempered by the knowledge of Lo Celso's previous exploits against them. The Argentine midfielder has twice played away at Barcelona and emerged victorious on both occasions. His first triumph came with Real Betis in November 2018 when they stunned Barcelona with a 4-3 win. Lo Celso scored Betis' third goal in that memorable encounter. His second win against Barcelona occurred in May 2022 while playing for Villarreal. Villarreal defeated Barcelona 2-0 at Camp Nou, further highlighting Lo Celso's knack for performing well against the Catalan giants. Advertisement The current Real Betis squad looks quite different from the one that secured the 4-3 victory in 2018. Only Marc Bartra and William Carvalho, alongside Lo Celso, remain from that historic win. Meanwhile, on Barcelona's side, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is the only player still with the club from that match, although he is currently sidelined due to a long-term injury. It is to be noted that Lo Celso recently made his return to action last Sunday, coming on as a substitute for Isco in the 70th minute. This was his first appearance after a month-and-a-half absence caused by muscle problems sustained in mid-February.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Sevilla set their sights on Slovakia 👀
Sevilla FC has shown interest in the young Slovak midfielder Tomáš Rigo, 23 years old, who currently plays for Baník Ostrava. According to the newspaper Marca, the player has caught the attention of the Andalusian club thanks to his excellent performance in the Czech league, where he played 38 matches last season, scoring 3 goals and providing 7 assists. Rigo, a full international with Slovakia, has a contract until 2028, which complicates any potential deal due to its cost. Although he is not an immediate priority for the sporting management, his name is being considered as a future option. In addition to Sevilla, clubs such as Ajax, Twente, Verona, and Stuttgart are also keeping an eye on him. His potential makes him an interesting prospect. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 GLYN KIRK
Yahoo
16-07-2025
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📸 Classic elegance in Sevilla's new away kit
Sevilla FC and adidas have unveiled the club's new away kit for the 2025-26 season. Staying true to the new design patterns of the German brand, the away shirt is red with white accents on the shoulders, collar, and branding. 'A sober, classic, and elegant design, referencing those seventies and eighties years when adidas first arrived in Nervión,' the club explains. The away kit is now available at the official stores in Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, Avenida de la Constitución, and CC Airesur, as well as in the online store. Advertisement This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
Free Malaysia Today
16-07-2025
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Malaga withdraws as host stadium for World Cup 2030
Spanish players take part in a training session at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga. (EPA Images pic) MALAGA : Spanish city Malaga on Saturday withdrew from being a host venue for the 2030 World Cup, to be held in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Spain had put forward 11 stadiums to be used, including La Rosaleda in the south coast city. However, Malaga mayor Francisco de la Torre said hosting matches could cause problems for the city's club and fans because of reconstruction work needed on the stadium. 'Choosing between the World Cup and the club, we choose the club and the fans,' said De la Torre after a meeting with the Malaga council and the regional government of Andalusia. 'After (several) meetings… we believe that the most responsible, prudent and sensible thing to do today is to abandon Malaga's World Cup (hosting). 'If the World Cup is a risk for the club and a problem for the fans, it's not worth continuing with.' Malaga would have to play at a 12,500-capacity alternative stadium while reconstruction on La Rosaleda took place, and they currently have over 26,000 season ticket holders. The works would have cost an estimated €270 million (US$316 million) but the mayor said the decision had not been made in order to cut costs. 'We want there to be a new stadium. It will not be for the World Cup but there will be, that's a firm commitment,' added De la Torre. 'We're not doing this to save money but because it's for the best for the city, the fans and the club.' Spanish second division club Malaga competed in the Champions League in 2013 but subsequently dropped as low as the third tier amid a financial crisis. In March, Spain's head of World Cup 2030 organisation Maria Tato resigned after being accused of fixing the process to decide which stadiums would host matches. Newspaper El Mundo said ratings for potential venues were altered to favour Anoeta in San Sebastian, at the expense of Balaidos in Vigo. The Galician city, as well as the east coast city Valencia, are options to replace Malaga as a host. In June, La Liga club Valencia completed financing for the Nou Mestalla stadium, which is scheduled to open in 2027 with a 70,000 capacity.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
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📸 Viva el Villamarín: here's Real Betis' new away kit
Real Betis has unveiled today its second kit for the 2025/26 season. The design by Hummel pays tribute to the Heliópolis neighborhood and the Benito Villamarín Stadium. Sky blue and with a predominant green and white diagonal stripe, the shirt incorporates a front piece with the map of the Heliópolis neighborhood, the Benito Villamarín Stadium, and its postal code. Advertisement The shirt features the motto 'Heliópolis, the home of Betis' on the inside of the collar. The new kit is already available in the Real Betis Balompié online store and physical stores. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
