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Espanyol and Betis battle for mid-table security

Both Espanyol and Real Betis seem to have found their way after periods of inconsistency, with both sides looking to secure their position in mid-table.

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MIÉ 02.03.2016

Team News: 

RCD Espanyol: Arbilla, Cañas and Sylla (all injured).

Real Betis: Piccini, Ceballos, Kadir, Montoya, Westermann (all injured); Petros (suspended).

Match Facts:

RCD Espanyol (14th, 28 pts):  

- Espanyol are all smiles again, having moved up to fourteenth in the Liga BBVA with back-to-back wins. This fixture could be the perfect opportunity to cement their place in mid-table against a direct rival. 

- The eight players who have been struck down with a bout of gastroenteritis this week have been progressing well and should be able to feature against Betis.

Felipe Caicedo and Arlauskis are set to return, while Andres Prieto and Rober Correa will miss out.

Real Betis (9th, 34 pts): 

- It is time to turn draws into wins. After sharing the spoils against Rayo (2-2)R. Sporting (1-1) and RC Deportivo (2-2), Betis are looking to jump further up the table with a victory.

- Midfielders Xavi Torres and Alfred N'Diaye are poised to return, having sat out on the weekend.

What's on in Barcelona this week?           

Take advantage of visiting Barcelona during the working week by visiting all of Gaudi's works. Delve into Casa Mila, Casa Batllo, Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell, Casa Calvet and all the other buildings from his time on the Gaudi Route, which shows off all the most emblematic places in the city designed by the artist.

Getting to the RCDE Stadium:

Address: 100 Av. del Baix Llobregat 08940 Cornella de Llobregat, Barcelona Metro: Line 5.   Tram: T1, T2.   Train (Renfe): R4, R7.   Stadium location here 

Time: 20:30 CET
Stadium: RCDE Stadium
Referee: Sanchez Martinez, Jose Maria
TV: TVE Watch the game in your country.
Hashtag: #ESPvRBB 
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