Two clubs chasing the Copa del Rey will do battle today in a match between Real Betis and Almeria. The Spanish clash scheduled for 4 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Benito Villamarin and can be live streamed here free.
What They're Saying
Almeria manager Francisco Rodriguez (via Inside Spanish Football) "This is a knock-out match at a stadium, Benito Villamarín, where anyone would love to play. We'll go there to compete well, to have good sensations, but we're realists and our most important match is the match on Monday [against Eibar]. But either way, we won't lack respect for the competition and we will go for the win."
"Those who aren't getting a lot of minutes will get them," he added. "The intention is that they'll show that they're ready to play. It's a chance for everyone to do well and confirm that they're on the right track."
"We must keep growing in what we're doing, so that when we get to the final meters, we finish well. That's the important thing, and I think the team is very mature."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Despite being a defender, Almeria's Mauro Dos Santos is among the club leaders in goals scored. In 11 league appearances, the 25-year-old is also averaging a club-best 4.5 clearances.
Real Betis' Projected Lineup (4-3-3): Adan; Piccini, Gonzalez, Caro, Casado; Kadir, Reyes, N'Diaye; Castro, Rennella, Ceballos
Almeria's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Julian; Mane, Santos, Trujillo, Macedo; Corona, Azeez; Mendez, Dangda, Silva; Quique
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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