Spanish football clubs Real Betis and Valencia CF are set to play their final league match of the season. While the game doesn’t have any major impact on their league standings, it’s an important farewell for Real Betis’s home stadium before it undergoes renovations. For both teams, it’s a chance to end the season on a good note and prepare for future challenges, including a European final for Real Betis and planning for the next season for Valencia.
Preview: Real Betis and Valencia Close Season with a No-Pressure Match
Real Betis is hosting Valencia CF in a football match that, even though it won’t change their final positions in the league table, will serve as a farewell to Real Betis’s home stadium, Benito Villamarín, before it gets renovated. It’s also a preparation match for Real Betis’s upcoming UEFA Conference League final.
Real Betis: Saying Goodbye to Villamarín and Looking Towards the European Final
Real Betis is approaching this match with the aim of winning to give their home stadium a good send-off and to build momentum for their UEFA Conference League final against Chelsea. Manuel Pellegrini’s team recently lost 4-1 to Atlético de Madrid in their last league game, showing that their focus is more on the European final than on the domestic league, LaLiga.
In a press conference, Pellegrini highlighted the importance of ending the home season with a victory as a tribute to their fans. He also confirmed that players like Diego Llorente, Sabaly, Fran Vieites, Chimy Ávila, Héctor Bellerín, and Marc Roca are injured. Their availability for the final will be checked by the medical team.
A possible starting lineup for Real Betis could be: Adrián; Ortiz, Natan, Mendy, Perraud; Altimira, Willian Carvalho; Jesús Rodríguez, Lo Celso, Abde; and Cucho Hernández.
Valencia CF: Season Closer with an Eye on the Future
Valencia CF arrives at Villamarín after a 0-1 loss against Athletic in their previous match. This result marks the end of an inconsistent season for Carlos Corberán’s team. Although the team did not qualify for European competitions, Corberán’s arrival improved the team’s performance, and they showed a more competitive spirit in the second half of the season.
In a press conference, Corberán expressed his commitment to building the most competitive squad possible for the next season. He emphasized the importance of proper planning and honest communication with the fans.
A possible starting lineup for Valencia could be: Dimitrievski; Mosquera, Diakhaby, César Tárrega, Gayà; Luis Rioja, Barrenechea, Javi Guerra, André Almeida; Rafa Mir and Hugo Duro.
Recent History Between Betis and Valencia
In the first half of this season, Valencia CF defeated Real Betis 4-2 at their home ground, Mestalla, with Hugo Duro scoring two goals. This result will make Real Betis eager for revenge in their own stadium.
Where to Watch the Match?
The match between Real Betis and Valencia CF will be played this Friday, May 23rd, at 9:00 PM Spanish time, at the Benito Villamarín stadium. It will be broadcast live on DAZN LaLiga and will also be available on platforms that have the rights to LaLiga EA Sports, such as Movistar Plus+.
