What has Real Betis Balompié announced?

Real Betis Balompié has released the official squad for the first pre‑season stage of 2026/27, set to take place in Harsewinkel, Germany, from July 8 to 18. Manager Manuel Pellegrini will oversee the physical workload after medical examinations at the Luis del Sol Sports City, and the group will finish the camp with a friendly against Sportfreunde Lotte.

Who is in the squad?

The roster blends regular first‑team members with newcomers such as forward Facundo Bernal and several academy players. Goalkeepers include Pau López, Álvaro Vallés and youngster Guilherme Fernandes (B). Defenders are Óscar Masqué (B), Héctor Bellerín, Ángel Ortiz, Marc Bartra, Natan de Souza, Diego Llorente, Valentín Gómez, Emmanuel N'Goran (B), Junior Firpo and Carlos de Roa (B). Midfielders feature Pablo Fornals, Marc Roca, Isco Alarcón, Iván Corralejo (B), Ricardo Fúnez (B), Iker Losada and Nelson Deossa. Attackers are Gonzalo Petit, Borja Alonso (B), Rodrigo Marina (B), Kwame Sosu (B), Rodrigo Riquelme and Pablo García.

Which players are missing?

From the start, Giovani Lo Celso, Alejandro ‘Cucho’ Hernández, Fidalgo, Abde Ezzalzouli and Antony are absent, each due to calendar issues, permits or international duties. Their lack forces the coach to tweak minute allocations and look to youth alternatives.

What is the aim of the German stage?

Pellegrini has said the main goal is to gain rhythm, automatism and playing minutes before LaLiga begins. The intensive physical load in Harsewinkel, combined with the friendly against Sportfreunde Lotte (Regionalliga West), will fine‑tune tactics and team cohesion. Moreover, the German setting offers climate and facilities that speed recovery after medical checks.

What comes after the stage?

After the camp ends on July 18, the squad will return to Seville for the final pre‑season phase, facing higher‑level opponents before the official start of the 2026/27 campaign. Fans can follow training sessions and the friendly on the club’s official channels, while the final squad details for the season are confirmed.