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Real Betis build their style around playmaker Isco ahead of Feyenoord match
Real Betis are set to face Feyenoord in Sevilla, with the Spanish club known for its attacking football.
Earlier this year, Feyenoord lost 2-1 to Betis in the Europa League.
Betis are fourth in La Liga and have won both of their Champions League matches, against Lille and FC Porto.
Lamine Yamal says he enjoys watching Betis for the entertainment their play provides.
The team’s approach is built around 34-year-old playmaker Isco, whose injuries kept him out for much of last season but who is fit again.
Betis lost 5-2 to Barcelona in their latest league match, with Isco on the bench.
Coach Manuel Pellegrini is expected to use Isco against Feyenoord, giving Betis their central creative presence back.
Real Betis have built their playing style around veteran playmaker Isco, who is expected to return for the Champions League match against Feyenoord.
The 34-year-old missed much of last season with injuries and was also absent when Betis lost 2-1 to Feyenoord earlier this calendar year.
Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini’s side is described as creative and attractive to watch.
Betis are fourth in La Liga and have won both of their Champions League matches so far.
Isco was on the bench when Betis lost 5-2 to Barcelona last weekend.
- Who
- Real Betis and Feyenoord. Isco is expected to feature for Betis.
- What
- Betis are preparing to face Feyenoord in the Champions League, with their playing style built around Isco.
- When
- Ahead of the match on 21 October 2026.
- Where
- Sevilla, Spain.
- Why
- Betis make Isco the tactical centre of their style because of his qualities as a playmaker.
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Betis beat Feyenoord 2-1 in the Europa League.
Betis lost 5-2 to Barcelona with Isco on the bench.
Isco was fit again and expected to return to Betis’ line-up.
- Isco’s age
- 34
- Betis’ league position
- Fourth in La Liga
- Champions League wins
- Two, against Lille and FC Porto
- Earlier meeting with Feyenoord
- Betis won 2-1 in the Europa League
- Barcelona result
- Betis lost 5-2 last weekend
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