2023-10-04 22:33:42
The team led by Manuel Pellegriniafter being defeated on the first date of the UEFA Europa League against Rangers, has the obligation to resurface before the leader of the Fortuna Ligathe domestic competition of Czech Republic. For its part, The Czechswho won against Cypriot Aris Limassol by 3 to 2 with a comeback included, They face the meeting as also leaders of group C and eager to assault the Verdiblanc templeo.
Situation of both teams
Although the first national team break of the season seemed to have been terrible for the people of Seville, The truth is that last Sunday all doubts were dispelled thanks to the resounding 3-0 defeat of Valencia CF in Villamarín. Ruben Baraja. In the only match played so far in the continental competition, the green and white team was defeated by Rangers in Glasgow by a narrow margin. That is why They need the three points against Sparta to avoid finding themselves on the ropes on the second day of the group stage.
On the part of visitors, The Czechs have only played the match on the first date against Aris Limassol. The Cypriots took the lead on the scoreboard, but Sparta Prague ended up coming back and taking the three points to become leader of group C with the same units as the Scots. Regarding the domestic league, the Czechs are leaders after ten games in which they have accumulated eight wins, two draws and no defeats, with 27 goals for and seven against.
Although there is no data on previous confrontations between both teams, the reality is that It is not necessary to look at the history to know that the games are defined by the 22 footballers on the field terrain. And it is that, on the part of the Real Betis, Assane Diao’s form must be highlighted. The Betic youth squad made his professional debut on the first match against Rangers and already left flashes of a promising player. However, its eruption and consolidation were forged in league. First, in the 1-1 draw against Granada, where he was the scorer of the green and white goal, and then, against Valencia in front of their fans. Against the Ché team he was in charge of opening the can and exasperating the Valencian defense.
On the part of the Czech team, several names must be highlighted because, although the league of Czech Republic is not the best known nor the most competitive, Being a leader in your domestic competition requires a team trained to always surprise. After defeating Victoria Pilsen This weekend, coach Brian Priske trusts in players with scoring ability such as Martin Vitík, Qazim Laçi, Jan Kuchtael o el capitán Ladislav Krejí.
Statements from the technicians
Manuel Pellegrini: “I don’t think it will be the decisive game, we can win tomorrow and lose the other four games and we won’t qualify. We have to have an objective which is to qualify, if possible first, better, if not, second. Tomorrow is an important game, but then there will be four more to go to achieve that classification. I see them as a big team in their league, that is used to winning, with good players and significant physical power. I have no doubt that we will have to play a very complete game if we want to get the three points at home.“.
Brian Priske: “It’s definitely an important game for us, but we don’t pay so much attention to who we play against. We want to focus on scoring points in Seville. We have not prepared specifically for Isco, but there is no doubt that he is one of the key players. With each of our players doing their job, we can make it difficult for any team. It will be a test for us. But we have a good team spirit. “I fully trust my team.”
Brian Priske on the bench of the Czech team | Photo: Getty Images
Croatian referee Duje Strukan has been appointed by UEFA to direct the match that will be played on Real Betis and the Sparta Prague this Thursday. In the VAR you will find the slovenian referee Nejc Kajtazovic.
Duje Strukan, Betis-Sparta referee, directing a match | Photo: Getty Images
Where and how to watch the game?
He Real Betis Football and the Athletic Club Sparta Prague meet this Thursday, October 5 at 6:45 p.m. at the Benito Villamarín. The confrontation corresponding to the second day of the group stage of the UEFA Europa League it will be broadcast live on M+ Champions League.
Real Betis: Claudio Bravo, Hector Bellerín, Juan Miranda, Guido Rodríguez, German Pezzella, Ez Abde, Borja Iglesias, Ayoze Pérez, Willian José, Rui Silva, William Carvalho, Rodri Sanchez, Andrés Guardado, Abner Vinicius Marc Roca, Isco Alarcón, Aitor Ruibal, Fran Vieites, Dani Pérez, Assane Diao, Ginés Sorroche and Enrique Fernández.
Sparta Prague: The Czech club has not made official the list of those called up for the match against the green and white team.
Real Betis: Bravo; Aitor Ruibal, Pezzella, Guido and Miranda; Marc Roca, William Carvalho and Isco; Ez Abde, Assane Diao and Borja Iglesias.
Sparta Prague: Vindahl; Vitik, Panak and Sorensen; Preciado, Sadilek, Laci and Rynes; Birmancevic, Kuchta and Haraslin.
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