Real Betis Balompié makes its debut today in the second round of the Copa del Rey, facing Torrent Club de Fútbol. Due to construction work at the local stadium, the match will be played at the nearby Ciutat de València, home of Levante UD. The duel is a single-leg match and will be played without VAR.
Manuel Pellegrini's team approaches the Copa with great excitement, boosted by their recent victory in the Seville derby and their good run in La Liga. The Chilean coach emphasized the importance of the tournament: "With the Copa, you can win a title in just a few matches, qualify for Europe, and play in the Supercopa."
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTorrent CF, for its part, will try to pull off an upset against a First Division rival. Although the difference in category is huge, Betis must avoid overconfidence and rotate wisely to secure a place in the round of 16. Victory is a must to keep the verdiblanco team's Copa dreams alive.
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