Real Betis Balompié v FC Porto

Real Betis have won their last two Champions League matches (3-2 against Porto and 1-0 against Feyenoord) and drawn 0-0 away at Celta in LaLiga in that run.

Betis have scored nine of their 18 LaLiga goals this season between the 30th minute and halftime, the most of any LaLiga side in that period.

Real Betis beat Málaga CF 2-1 at La Cartuja, leading for much of the first half.

Antony dos Santos had physical problems mid-week and was rested for part of the match against Málaga; he is expected to regain his level gradually.

FC Porto's squad includes players like Diogo Costa, Cláudio Ramos, João Costa Gomes, Chris Smalling, Jan Bednarek, Nehuén Pérez, Moura, Zaidu Sanusi, Jakub Kiwior, Alberto Baio, Dominik Prpić, Martim Fernandes, Souza, Seko Fofana, Pablo Rosario, Gabriel Veiga, Alan Varela, In-beom Hwang, Vasco Sousa, Victor Froholdt, Pepê, André Silva, William da Silva, Santiago Giménez, Borja Sainz, Samu Omorodio

Dani Ceballos arrived at Real Betis.

Nelson Deossa started in midfield for Real Betis against Getafe.

Iker Losada was sold.

Nelson Deossa was sold for approximately 8 million euros.

Júnior Firpo was sold.

Real Betis made Marc Roca's transfer permanent from Leeds United with a contract until June 2029.

Héctor Bellerín was offered a role in the film 'La bola negra' but declined.

Marc Roca is a regular starter for Manuel Pellegrini.

Marc Roca has overcome ankle problems.

Álvaro Vallés Rosa is the goalkeeper with the most saves in the top five European leagues and has kept four clean sheets in seven league matches.

Real Betis signed Valentín Gómez from Vélez Sarsfield in the summer of 2025.

Fran García is unavailable for Real Betis due to international duty.

Francesco Farioli is preparing to take charge of his first Champions League match as a manager.

Francesco Farioli is the head coach of FC Porto.