Álex Moreno, from designated to starter ahead of Miranda

Álex Moreno played another remarkable game against Valencia, after his goal against Rayo Vallecano in a duel that was a roller coaster for him, as he failed in the franjirrojo 2-1 and then caused the penalty that gave Betis the final victory. The Catalan side also started against those of Bordalás and left on the bench again Juan Miranda, who not long ago seemed destined to be more common on the left wing of Benito Villamarín.

Holder with the U21 of Spain, Miranda was even talked about to be summoned by the Absolute of Luis Enrique but it will be difficult for him if Alex continues to eat his toast as he has done so far. With Olivares on vacation, Moreno started against Mallorca on the first day, although he was injured in the 26th minute. He was two games out due to his muscular problems, but when he returned from that ailment he has started in six of the next eight league games, He completed the duel against Ferencvaros in the Europa League and also played the entire second half against Leverkusen.

Who would say it last summer, after two fateful seasons in which the fans made Sant-Sadurni one of their most notable players after some defensive failures that had condemned Betis. The hand of Pellegrini, who has resurrected so many players at Betis, is taking his best version to justify the around eight million euros that the Verdiblanco club paid to Rayo in the summer of 2019.