Previews
THU 25.08.2016
Team news:
- Real Betis: Jonas Martin (injured); Kadir, Alex Martinez, Digard (not included).
- RC Deportivo: Lucas Pérez (not included).
Match facts
- After losing their first match of the season in a 6-2 thrashing at the Camp Nou, Betis are aiming to bounce back and get three points on the board.
- This match also marks Gustavo Poyet’s first home game as manager, and in the build-up to the game he spoke of his excitement of being part of the club: "One of the reasons why I came here was to be able to experience games alongside these fans."
- Antonio Adan, who made 129 saves last season, more than any other keeper in LaLiga, was also kept very busy in the first match of the season, making six saves, a total equalled by Javi Varas.
RC Deportivo (5th, 3 pts):
- After beating SD Eibar 2-1 in their first match in LaLiga Santander, the Galicians are now challenging themselves to get a win on the road to continue their positive start to the season.
- Deportivo have won four times and drawn twice at the Benito Villamarin against Betis.
Getting to Benito Villamarin
Address: Av. de Heliopolis, 41012 Sevilla.
Bus: Stops 1, 2, 3, 6, 34 and A6.
Stadium location here
Time: 20:45 CET
Stadium: Benito Villamarin
Referee: Clos Gomez, Carlos
TV: Watch the game in your country.
Hashtag: #RealBetisDépor
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