Once probable of Betis according to Diario de Sevilla

Real Betis Balompié

According to Diario de Sevilla, Real Betis faces this Thursday a decisive match for their continental aspirations. The visit of Real Valladolid to the Benito Villamarín, corresponding to matchday 33, could seal the mathematical relegation of the Valladolid team, while Pellegrini's team keeps alive the fight for the fifth place, which grants a spot in the next edition of the Champions League.

In this context, the question arises: will Pellegrini opt for rotations thinking about the Conference League, or will he go out with his best available eleven?

The Verdiblanco coaching staff will have two training sessions before the match: one on Tuesday afternoon and another on Wednesday morning. The European duel against Fiorentina is seven days away, following a weekend without league action due to the Copa del Rey final. However, the accumulation of minutes and injuries significantly condition the planning of the lineup.

Between rotations and demands

The goalkeeping position is one of the focal points of the debate. Adrián is shaping up as the starter, although it is not ruled out that Vieites assumes league matches to spare the veteran goalkeeper for Europe. In the defensive line, Llorente's injury requires taking precautions with Natan and Bartra, who are carrying knocks. Alternating Mendy with Bartra in the first half and the Brazilian in the second could be a balanced solution.

Perraud will play again on the left, with Sabaly on the right flank. In midfield, some changes are expected: Cardoso is likely to get some rest, while Altimira and Carvalho could see minutes from the start.

Isco, Cucho, and Jesús Rodríguez, leading the attack

The offensive sector also offers options. Antony and Isco, substituted in Montilivi, have a chance to be part of the starting eleven. However, Isco's ankle discomfort might open the door for Lo Celso. Cucho Hernández will be the attacking reference, accompanied on the left wing by Jesús Rodríguez, who has an advantage after Abde's exertions in Girona.

Possible Betis Starting Eleven

Adrián; Sabaly, Bartra, Mendy, Perraud; Altimira, Fornals; Antony, Isco (or Lo Celso), Jesús Rodríguez; Cucho Hernández.