The 2026/27 season of Real Betis Balompié starts with a major challenge. The team of Manuel Pellegrini faces Real Sociedad at Estadio La Cartuja in a crucial match of the league. Although both teams have zero points in the league table, the match has the character of a true opening game of the season.
The team of Pellegrini has been working hard in the preseason and has achieved some impressive results. Recently, defeated Olympique Lyonnais 4-0, Almería 1-0 and Arsenal 3-1, while drawing 2-2 with AFC Bournemouth at Estadio La Cartuja. In that match, Cucho Hernández and Pablo Fornals were the scorers. Isco also received playing time after a period of gradual return, increasing Pellegrini's number of options in the area behind the striker.
Antony is already fully integrated into the project. Real Betis previously signed him permanently from Manchester United and tied him to a contract until 2030. His ability to cut inside from the right towards the center gives Betis a different profile from a traditional winger, especially when Bellerín or another full-back attacks the space along the touchline.
However, there is a confirmed fitness uncertainty concerning goalkeeper Diego Conde. At the end of July, the club announced that he had suffered a dislocation of his left shoulder in a preseason match against Granada, noting that his return would depend on the progress of his recovery. Therefore, the final list of players available against Real Sociedad can only be assessed after the last training sessions before the match.
The match against Real Sociedad is crucial for Real Betis Balompié. The team of Pellegrini seeks to maintain its position in the league table and avoid falling into the relegation battle. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, seeks to maintain its position in the league table and avoid falling into the relegation battle.
Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey in the previous season, and their team is ready to defend their title. The team of Pellegrino Matarazzo has been working hard in the preseason and has achieved some impressive results. Recently, defeated Atlético de Madrid in the final of the Copa del Rey.
The match against Real Sociedad is just the beginning of the 2026/27 season for Real Betis Balompié. The team of Pellegrini has a series of important matches in the league and in the Copa del Rey, and must maintain their form to maintain their position in the league table. The 2026/27 season promises to be exciting for Real Betis Balompié fans.
