"Real Betis approach this quarter-final aiming to secure a third consecutive win in all competitions. Manuel Pellegrini's side have enjoyed a relatively smooth path through the tournament so far, opening with a dominant 7‑1 victory over Atletico Palma del Rio, followed by convincing wins over Torrent (4‑1) and Real Murcia (2‑0). A hard‑fought 2‑1 success against Elche in the round of 16 ensured their place in the last eight."
"Pellegrini faces a number of selection challenges. Héctor Bellerín and Giovani Lo Celso are doubtful due to minor physical issues, while Junior Firpo is sidelined with a thigh injury. Isco remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a long‑term thigh problem, with this match likely arriving too soon for the playmaker. Sofyan Amrabat is out with a foot injury, and Juan Hernández is missing due to a hamstring issue."
Real Betis host Atletico Madrid in a Copa del Rey quarter-final at Estadio La Cartuja, with both teams pursuing progression and accustomed to knockout stages. Betis seek a third consecutive win after cup victories of 7‑1 over Atletico Palma del Rio, 4‑1 over Torrent, 2‑0 over Real Murcia and 2‑1 over Elche in the round of 16. Betis have won the cup three times (1977, 2005, 2022) and sit fifth in La Liga, but have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches. Pellegrini faces multiple selection issues with Bellerín and Lo Celso doubtful and Firpo, Isco, Amrabat and Juan Hernández unavailable. Atletico arrive searching for rhythm and have won only two of their last five matches.
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