Real Betis face Champions League opener with five absentees
Real Betis approach their UEFA Champions League fixture on 8 September with a depleted squad, having confirmed that five players are unavailable for selection.
Absentees
Diego Conde is out with a shoulder injury, while Abdessamad Ezzalzouli is unavailable due to illness. Giovani Lo Celso is missing through a muscle injury, and Aitor Ruibal remains sidelined with a knee injury. Diego Llorente is also listed as unavailable through injury.
With five names absent from the squad, Real Betis will need to draw on the depth of their remaining options as they open their European campaign.
Looking ahead
The match kicks off at 19:00 UTC on 8 September, marking an early test in the group phase for Real Betis as they aim to build momentum in the competition despite the list of unavailable players.