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La Liga 2025-2026: Rayo Vallecano-Betis, the probable formations

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Closing the 16th day of La Liga will be the match between Rayo Vallecano and Betis. Kickoff at 9 p.m. in Vallecas. The hosts seek a success that has been missing for more than a month in the league, while the guests overwhelmed by Barcelona in the last round, aim for the three points to consolidate sixth place.

Luca GiorgettiFighting in opponent’s face, Antony’s madness costs dearly. Images

Foot in the face to the'opponent, Antony’s madness costs dearly
The Betis Sevilla champion was ejected for the foul on Joel Roca
In attempting to make a backhand, he hit the'opponent in the face
A tremendous kick that landed directly on Joel Roca’s face
Initially the'referee had cautioned Antony for the ugly foul
The match director Iosu Galech later changed his mind after reviewing the foul at the VAR
Antony was visibly disappointed by the referee's decision but still had to leave the field
This is the second direct expulsion since he has been at Betis…
The champion settled in Spain in January 2025 on loan from Manchester United
With the green-and-white team he returned to play at a high level and the club redeemed him

Betis Sevilla shelled out 22 million euros to buy him outright
This'year in 12 appearances he scored 6 goals and served 2 assists

For the occasion Pérez is expected to confirm the usual 4-2-3-1, with Camello the sole offensive reference supported by De Frutos and Perez on the outsides and Palazon in the three-quarter. In midfield, Ciss favored over Valentin, and in defense Ratiu and Chavarria will act as full-backs.

Pellegrini relies on Cucho Hernández in attack, with Antony, Lo Celso and Riquelme in support in the three-quarter. In the middle of the field there will be space for Fornals and Roca, while the defense will be headed by Bartra and the’former Napoli man Natan.

Probable lineups

Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Mendy, Chavarria; Ciss, Gumbau; De Frutos, Palazon, Perez; Camello. Coach: Perez.

Betis (4-2-3-1): Valles; Ruibal, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez; Roca, Fornlas; Antony, Lo Celso, Riquelme; Cucho Hernandez. Coach: Pellegrini.

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