C.D. Leganés receive Real Betis this Sunday (14:00) at the Estadio Municipal Butarque in the match corresponding to the 28th round of LALIGA EA SPORTS.
The Pepinero team, located in seventeenth position in the table, face this match with the determination to get three vital points to take a firm step towards relegation. Despite the defeat at Balaídos, Borja Jiménez's side have shown great solidity at Butarque. The coach brings back Munir El Haddadi after his suspension, and strengthens his attacking potential. Although Borna Barišić and Enric Franquesa are still out, the team will be hoping to maintain the intensity they showed at home.
For their part, Real Betis come into the game in great form. The sixth-placed Verdiblancos are on a run of four consecutive league victories and have just booked their place in the quarter finals of the UEFA Conference League. The team coached by Manuel Pellegrini will be looking to extend their good dynamic and keep pushing for the Champions League places. For this match, the Chilean coach will be able to count on Chimy Ávila after serving a suspension, although he will be without Jonny Cardoso, Marc Roca and Giovani Lo Celso, all of whom are injured. Isco is also doubtful after picking up a knock in the last European game.
The match will be directed by the Riojan referee, Mr. César Soto Grado.