Real Betis vs Panathinaikos: Where to watch live in the UEFA Europa League By Janderson Luiz
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The second leg of the UEFA Liga Europa round of 16 between Real Betis and Panathinaikos takes place today at Estádio Benito Villamarín, at Sevilha, Espanha. Panathinaikos arrives with a minimal advantage after winning 1-0 in the first leg in Atenas, thanks to a penalty converted by Vicente Taborda in the final minutes. Real Betis needs to reverse the aggregate score to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition.
The Spanish team seeks to reverse the unfavorable result and take advantage of the home advantage to overcome their Greek opponent. The clash is decisive for both teams in the European season. German referee Tobias Stieler commands the match, which is scheduled to start at 9pm (Sevilha local time).
Real Betis is coming off a 1-1 draw against Celta of Vigo last weekend at Campeonato Espanhol. The team led by Manuel Pellegrini occupies an intermediate position in LaLiga and shows recent irregularities in the domestic competition.
Where to watch live
The broadcast of the clash Real Betis x Panathinaikos by UEFA Liga Europa takes place on channels specializing in European football. No Brasil, options include streaming platforms and subscription channels covering UEFA competitions. Torcedores can also follow through real-time updates on official UEFA websites and sports portals.
Tickets for the game at Benito Villamarín continue to be available at the club’s official points of sale. Demand increased after the result of the first leg, with Betis fans confident of a comeback at home.
Probable lineups
Real Betis must enter the field with Pau López in goal, a defense made up of Héctor Bellerín, Marc Bartra, Natan and Ricardo Rodríguez. In the middle, Pablo Fornals, Marc Roca and Sergi Altimira act, with Antony, Abde Ezzalzouli and Cucho Hernández in front. Manuel Pellegrini adjusts the team to press from the start and explore the flanks.
Panathinaikos, coached by Rafael Benítez, lines up Alban Lafont in goal, with Davide Calabria, Sverrir Ingason and others in defense. Renato Sanches and Adam Gnezda Cerin command the midfield, while Facundo Pellistri, Andrews Tetteh and Vicente Taborda form the attack. The Greek team prioritizes defensive solidity to secure the result.
- Pau López should be a starter after a good recent performance.
- Antony and Abde Ezzalzouli are key players in Betis’s attack.
- Taborda arrives motivated after scoring in the first leg.
Recent team results
Real Betis drew 1-1 with Celta from Vigo last Sunday. Antes, lost 2-0 to Getafe and drew 2-2 with Sevilla. The team has a winless streak in LaLiga, but remains focused on Europa.
Panathinaikos played out a goalless draw with Panaitolikos in the Greek league recently. Na ida contra o Betis, venceu por 1 a 0. O time grego alterna bons resultados em casa com dificuldades fora.
The history of direct confrontations is short, with only the first leg recorded so far. Panathinaikos has an initial advantage in the aggregate.
Weather forecast in Sevilha
The weather in Sevilha today favors the normal performance of the game. Temperaturas are around 20°C to 25°C overnight, with partly cloudy skies and a low chance of rain. Relative Umidade is elevated, but without significant impact on the lawn of Benito Villamarín.
Referee’s conduct Tobias Stieler tends to be strict in contact plays. Ambas teams must avoid unnecessary cards to avoid compromising the classification.
Real Betis is betting on the fans to put pressure on Panathinaikos from the opening whistle. Jogadores like Antony and Fornals need to create clear opportunities. Panathinaikos looks for quick counterattacks with Pellistri and Taborda.
UEFA Liga Europa remains balanced in the qualifiers. The winner advances to face an opponent defined in a later draw. Betis has a tradition in European competitions and seeks to repeat recent positive campaigns.
