Real Betis Balompié will play a charity friendly against AD Ceuta FC this Thursday, October 1st, at the La Cartuja stadium. The match, kicking off at 20:00 local time, aims to maintain match sharpness during the international break while raising funds for Cáritas de Ceuta. The President of the Autonomous City of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, highlighted the fixture's symbolic value. "That day, regardless of everyone's colours, the stands can show their closeness to the people of Ceuta and help give visibility to a situation that concerns all Spaniards," he said.
Squad status
Manuel Pellegrini will oversee a squad missing several key players due to international duty. Absentees include Valentín Gómez, Álvaro Fidalgo, Ez Abde, Facundo Bernal, Troy Parrott, Junior Firpo, Ángel Ortiz, Manu González, and Morante. On a positive note, Diego Llorente has recovered from muscular issues and removed the protective mask for his nasal fracture. Marc Bartra, who felt discomfort in his right hamstring at Riazor, is training separately after tests ruled out an injury. Dani Ceballos continues a specific gym plan and Giovani Lo Celso is training with the group before linking up with Argentina. For the full status of the squad, including details on injuries, the club's official information can be consulted.
The Verdiblancos enter the match in strong form, sitting third in La Liga with 16 points, a position verifiable in the official competition standings in our standings section. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Deportivo La Coruna, a game where Cucho Hernández scored for Betis. The team has accumulated 1,080 minutes of competitive play this season, and their next league fixture after the international break is a visit to Vallecas to face Rayo Vallecano.
Tickets for the friendly are priced between 5 and 10 euros. The Balearia ferry company will delay its departure from Algeciras to Ceuta to assist returning Ceuta fans. The match will be broadcast on Betis TV, Radio Betis, and Radio Televisión Ceuta.
