Real Betis vs Barcelona: lineups

Real Betis

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli has started all five of Real Betis's last matches and scored three times in that run, but Antony provides another option out wide after being passed fit following muscle discomfort. Antony started against Porto, his third start during the same sequence.

At the back, Diego Llorente and Marc Bartra are the options alongside Natan. Bartra was substituted after 12 minutes during one of his three recent starts but had recovered from his fitness issue before the Porto match. Héctor Bellerín, who did not play against Porto despite three earlier starts, is expected to return at right-back.

Aitor Ruibal has returned to group training after almost three months out with a knee injury but is not yet ready to be called up.

Barcelona

Raphinha and Andreas Christensen are both doubtful with muscle problems, and neither is expected to start for Barcelona at Real Betis. Frenkie de Jong could return from his knee injury, although he still needs more time. Eric García finished the win over Galatasaray with a knock and swelling below his right knee but is expected to be available.

García is expected to move into central defence alongside Gerard Martín, with Pau Cubarsí the alternative for that place. Jules Koundé is likely to return at right-back after coming on against Galatasaray, while Joan García is expected to continue in goal after starting four of the last five matches.