Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid – Match preview and team news

Real Betis vs Atletico Madrid – Match Preview and Team News

Real Betis and Atletico Madrid face off at the Estadio de la Cartuja on Monday night in what promises to be an exciting La Liga clash.

Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Kick-off: 9:00 PM BST
Venue: Estadio de la Cartuja, Sevilla

Real Betis Team News

Manuel Pellegrini’s side will be without experienced playmaker Isco, who has been out since August with a fractured fibula suffered during pre-season. Although he’s not yet match-fit, his recovery is progressing well.

In Isco’s absence, Giovani Lo Celso has taken over the attacking midfield role and has been performing impressively, recently scoring in their 2-0 Europa League victory over Ludogorets.

Sofyan Amrabat and Marc Roca are expected to control the midfield, while Antony has rediscovered his form, netting a brace in the recent 2-2 draw against Villarreal. The Brazilian has scored two goals in his last three league appearances.

Up front, Cucho Hernandez leads the attack. The Colombian forward is in excellent form, scoring four goals in his last four La Liga games, including the decisive strike in the 2-1 win over Espanyol.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Atletico Madrid arrive looking to respond after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League, which ended their six-game unbeaten run. Manager Diego Simeone admitted that his side were outplayed and punished for defensive mistakes.

Midfielder Johnny Cardoso has returned to training after an ankle injury and could make the bench. Apart from him, Atletico have a fully fit squad available.

Julian Alvarez, with six goals in nine league matches, remains their top attacking threat and will likely be partnered by Antoine Griezmann. Thiago Almada, who scored the winning goal against Osasuna, provides creativity in midfield.

Form Guide

Real Betis:
Pellegrini’s team have been consistent this season, losing only once in their first nine league games. They sit just outside the top four and are unbeaten in the Europa League.

They’ve won three of their last four La Liga matches, including a 2-1 win away to Espanyol and a 2-0 home victory over Osasuna. Most recently, they drew 2-2 with Villarreal after coming from two goals down thanks to Antony’s brace.

Defensively, Betis are solid, having conceded only 10 goals in nine matches — one of the best records in the league.

Atletico Madrid:
Despite their midweek setback, Atletico have been steady in La Liga, going unbeaten in their last eight games with four wins and four draws. They currently sit in the top four, following a narrow 1-0 win over Osasuna courtesy of Thiago Almada’s strike.

Simeone’s men will aim to continue their league form and recover from their European disappointment.

Predicted Lineups

Real Betis:
Lopez; Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Firpo; Amrabat, Roca, Lo Celso; Antony, Hernandez, Ezzalzouli.

Atletico Madrid:
Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Le Normand, Hancko; Barrios, Koke, Gonzalez; Griezmann, Alvarez, Almada.

How to Watch

Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Premier Sports.