Real Betis vs. Girona

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April 16, 2026, for the second leg of the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals following a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Betis are currently winless in their last four matches, including a 1-1 draw against Osasuna on Sunday where Abde Ezzalzouli scored in the 7th minute (assisted by Héctor Bellerín) and Ante Budimir equalized in the 40th minute.

Conversely, Braga bounced back from the first leg with a 1-0 home win against Arouca on Sunday, with Pau Víctor scoring the decisive goal in the 66th minute. Betis hold an unbeaten home record in the Europa League this season with four consecutive wins and 12 goals scored.

Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini faces injury absences for Ángel Ortiz and Junior Firpo, while Natan serves a suspension; Isco is training but unlikely to play. Braga will miss Sikou Niakaté, Adrian Barisic, and Diego Rodrigues due to injury, with Rodrigo Zalazar doubtful.

Despite Betis' recent struggles, their strong home record in the competition gives them a slight advantage, leading to a prediction of a Betis win Bayern Munich are preparing to face Real Madrid in the second...