Betis and Real Sociedad They are measured as a single match in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, in one of the three meetings between teams of LaLiga Santander. Verdiblancos and donostiarras reissue the duel lived last weekend in the Reale Arena, which ended with a tie 2-2. Now, they will measure forces in the Benito Villamarin Sevillian.
Last weekend's duel seemed very much in favor of the Basques, who went ahead 2-0 on the scoreboard thanks to goals from Isak and of Oyarzábal. However, in the final minutes, Betis managed to balance the scales thanks to two of their fitter men like Canales and Joaquín. It remains to be seen if the two coaches make their key men repeat for this match or, on the contrary, prefer to rotate due to the overload of matches in recent weeks.
The two teams are direct rivals in LaLiga Santander, as they are in the fight for the positions of Europa League. The Real society, which is suffering in recent days after an outstanding start, is sixth in this competition with 31 points, four more than a Betis that march eighth. Therefore, this match of Copa del Rey It can also serve to detract from the morale of a direct rival in the face of regularity competition.
However, both teams are presented with a good opportunity to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey and, with it, get fully into the fight for the title. The Real He wants to continue in the fight for a trophy that, whatever happens in this match, he can win this season. The Basques have the final of last season pending against him Athletic, which was postponed at that time due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Meanwhile they are still fighting for this trophy. To reach the round of 16, those of Imanol Sheriff exceeded by 0-2 to the Cordova in sixteenths with a double of Willian Jose, who has left the squad in this winter market to sign for the Wolves. It is the only game that Real has played in the competition this season, since due to its participation in the Spain Supercup He was exempt from contesting the final thirty-second.
In them there was a Betis that surpassed by 1-3 to the Mutilvera. Already in sixteenths, the Verdiblancos won by 0-2 to the Sporting de Gijón. Now, those of Manuel Pellegrini They will have the opportunity to play their first game of this edition at their stadium with the hope that this will give them an extra motivation to seek the quarterfinals.
When do you play Betis – Real Sociedad?
The game is played today, Tuesday, January 26, at 21.00 hours
Where to see Valladolid – Levante?
The encounter can be seen by DAZN, the platform that broadcasts the Copa del Rey. You can follow all the information about the match and the round of 16 of the competition on the website of Sports world.