La Liga 2019/20

[Love_Each_Day]

Only really watched Vinicius against us and last night but he looks to be a gem of a player, Hazard not being fit might be the best thing that could happen for them.

 

[KCblue]

Have to think with his performance last night that we'll see Kroos in their lineup for the second leg. Really strange he didn't play at all in the first.

 

[MCFC1993]

Have to think with his performance last night that we'll see Kroos in their lineup for the second leg. Really strange he didn't play at all in the first.

I would say Kroos and Marcelo, both miles ahead of what Mendy and Valverde were against us.

Can only think they were concerned about not having enough legs in the middle of the park but we did only have Ilkay and Rodri in there.

On the bright side, no Ramos means more changes to their back line.

2nd leg will be a completely different game. Early Madrid goal and we've got a game. Can't sit off of them like Barca did though.

 

[KCblue]

I would say Kroos and Marcelo, both miles ahead of what Mendy and Valverde were against us.

Can only think they were concerned about not having enough legs in the middle of the park but we did only have Ilkay and Rodri in there.

On the bright side, no Ramos means more changes to their back line.

2nd leg will be a completely different game. Early Madrid goal and we've got a game. Can't sit off of them like Barca did though.

Yep, would guess they'll bring in Militao for Ramos but haven't watched a ton of them this season so maybe it will be someone else.

Early goal for us would be great. If we can score first we'd put a bit of pressure on and a second would kill the tie.

 

[xgorton]

Real Madrid got beat with Betis tonight who are in the bottom half of the table,have they gone into meltdown, don't think so.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Real are underwhelming thats for sure. should advance but you never know

 

[xgorton]

All games to be played behind closed doors.

 

[FCBarca]

All games to be played behind closed doors.

For next 2 rounds, atm - they'll re-evaluate in April

 

[Woody13]

Apologies if there’s already a La Liga thread set up, couldn’t see one on the first few pages.

Sevilla and Real Betis get the campaign restarted properly tonight, a normally atmospheric encounter (like most derbies) will be shrouded in that awkward training type atmosphere that we’ve seen in the Bundesliga without a crowd, but is a decent game to start with.

Couple of former Blues could be involved, and both holding midfielders, in Fernando (Sevilla) and Javi Garcia (Betis) with the former the more likely to get a start. Oh, and who can forget that fearsome right-back Jesus Navas!

While I’ve watched a fair of Bundesliga I must confess to being more of a La Liga follower and there is still plenty at stake in Spain. Sevilla nestled in third place but nine points behind Madrid in second but only two points separating Sevilla and Atletico Madrid in sixth. Betis have little to play for, out of European qualification reckoning but safe from relegation, still it’s a game that means a massive amount.

Looking forward to seeing a number of players, Nabil Fekir for Betis may head that list. Expected to sign for a bigger club than Betis (with all due respect) when leaving Lyon in the summer, supposedly passed a medical with Liverpool but they then pulled out. Presume he’ll play just behind the lone striker in a 4-2-3-1.

Any interest in La Liga restarting ?

 

[FCBarca]

Really interesting encounter to kick things back off in the Primera, Andalucian derby - without fans at San Pizjuan. Mental





This was earlier in the season at the Villamarin



Predicted Lineups:


Real Betis:

Joel
Emerson, Bartra, Sidnei, Moreno
Guido Rodriguez, Guardado, Canales
Nabil Fekir, Joaquín
Loren Morón​

Sevilla:

Vaclík
Navas, Koundé, Diego Carlos, Reguilón
Fernando
Jordan, Banega, Suso, Ocampos (En-Nesyri)
De Jong​

• Juanmi is out injured for Real Betis.
• Gudelj is suspended for Sevilla while Lucas Ocampos is an injury doubt.
• Real Betis are currently 12th in the La Liga table while Sevilla currently occupy 3rd position.
• Sevilla are in a tough battle for a place in the Champions League next season with Los Che, La Real, Atletico and Getafe breathing down their necks.
• Real Betis defeated RM in their previous match. However, they had won just 1 of their previous 10 league matches. They are a very inconsistent side.
• Interesting Fact 1: Sevilla last 5 matches: LDWWD
• Interesting Fact 2: Real Betis last 5 matches: LDDLW
• Interesting Fact 3: Sevilla have the 11th best home record in La Liga but the 2nd best away record in the league.
• Interesting Fact 4: Sevilla have scored at least one goal in the last 19 matches.
• Interesting Fact 5: The last 7 H2H encounters between these 2 teams have yielded 4 Sevilla wins, 2 Betis wins and 1 draw.