2026-2027 Champions League: Real Betis vs. Porto—Probable Lineups

On Wednesday evening, Real Betis will host Porto at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville in a match scheduled for 9 p.m. as part of Matchday 2 of the Champions League group stage.

Real Betis heads into this European match after securing a 3-2 victory on the road against Lille in their tournament debut. The Spanish side is also coming off a 5-2 win against Osasuna in league play and aims to capitalize on home-field advantage to continue its European campaign. Francesco Farioli’s Porto, on the other hand, is looking to bounce back after a 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Matchday 1, but can draw on its strong form in the league, where it currently sits atop the standings.

Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis is expected to rely on Troy Parrott as the main attacking threat, supported by Ezzalzouli and Fornals on the wings and Isco in the attacking midfield. In midfield, Marc Roca and Facundo Bernal are expected to start, tasked with bringing balance to the team and facilitating build-up play. Héctor Bellerín and Fran García should man the defensive flanks.

Porto is expected to respond with André Silva leading the attack, flanked by Pepê and Oskar Pietuszewski. In midfield, Victor Froholdt, Pablo Rosario, and Gabri Veiga are set to start, while former Juventus player Alberto Costa and Francisco Moura are expected to play on the defensive flanks. The Portuguese team will look to exploit the speed of its wingers to put pressure on the opposing defense.

Real Betis vs. Porto: Probable Lineups

Real Betis (4-2-3-1): Valles; Bellerín, Bartra, Natan, Fran García; Bernal, Roca; Fornals, Isco, Ezzalzouli; Parrott. Head Coach: Pellegrini.
Porto (4-3-3): Diogo Costa; Alberto Costa, Nehuén Pérez, Kiwior, Francisco Moura; Froholdt, Rosario, Gabri Veiga; Pietuszewski, André Silva, Pepê. Head Coach: Farioli.