Two mighty in the heights

Europe demands daring. They have them Betis and Vallecano Ray, installed in a land of privilege after two separate League starts that promise more hope. Today they are cited in the Benito Villamarin with the mission of lengthening euphoria and confirming some certainties that are still in the air (follow the game live on AS.com). There is little doubt about their benches: Pilgrims masterfully conducts green and white designs Iraola lead the Rayista dream of aspiring to heaven. The battle between the brave is served. Or at least it seems.

While Betis walks through Europe, Rayo does not rule out the dream of competing for it. Doesn’t want Iraola than dreams stay in dreams. He already drew a path of roses with the Mirandés before applying in Vallecas its vertical soccer recipe and the numbers of the present reflect a lot: it is the second highest scoring team of LaLiga after Real Madrid. He also lives off bravery this Betis, that leaves the Europa League parked after his good bet against him Leverkusen to try to hold on to the high ground and confirm that their rotation policy can work in the long run as well.

The benches shine, but so do its players. Pilgrims will return to change six or seven pieces regarding his last game and names like Rodri, Canales and Willian José will return at eleven to give dances to a Villamarín full of expectations. In a context of spaces he will want to reign Fekir, who played it all so far, while Carvalho could rest despite becoming essential for Betis. Lainez wants more minutes after convincing with brushstrokes against Leverkusen and the rear, the main weakness, could also enter a certain rotating path with a view to the tough calendar.

Iraola wants more. The Basque coach hopes to turn the losing streak of the team far from Vallecas. They have only won one game, lost three and drawn another. For this, in addition to Falcao as an offensive reference the Vallecano team will want to deactivate Betis by taking possession of the ball. To do this, he will put muscle in the center of the field with Pathé Ciss. And their bands will want to fly with the talent of Isi Palazon and the verticality of Alvaro Garcia. The duel for the heights discards fears and promises a show. Although winning is the most precious premise of Pellegrini and Iraola.