Real Betis Balompié prepares for its La Liga debut with a revamped squad and new signings. The team of Manuel Pellegrini aims to compete for the title with a solid defense and an effective attack. A month before the league debut, a dozen movements have taken place that will become more apparent as the weeks pass.

What has changed in the squad?

The goalkeeping position is one of the places where the most changes have taken place. Adrián San Miguel has retired and Pau López has rescinded his contract to go to Andorra. In his place has arrived on loan Diego Conde to compete with or share the starting spot with Álvaro Valles, with recent European Under-19 champion Manu González as third.

Why is it important for Real Betis Balompié?

The arrival of a striker is one of the declared objectives by the club to share the position with Colombian Cucho Hernández. The team aims to compete for the title with a solid defense and an effective attack.

What comes next?

Real Betis Balompié has closed a calendar of friendlies that in July includes Recreativo de Huelva, Granada and Olympique de Lyon. In August, they will play against Almería, Arsenal and Bournemouth. The last to join will be Argentine Giovani Lo Celso, who has been part of the Argentina national team, World Cup runners-up against Spain.

The team is in fifth place in the league with 60 points, 15 wins, 15 draws and 8 losses. They have scored 59 goals and received 48. They are 34 points behind the league leaders, Barcelona. Real Betis Balompié aims to compete for the title with a solid defense and an effective attack.