Levante - Real Betis

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Squad for the match against Levante UD

Pozo, José Carlos and Juanma enter a call for 19 players

Both as José Carlos Pozo came together the first team in training these days and Gabi Calderon has decided to include in the squad for tomorrow's match against Levante UD. Well wear the number 50 on his back while Jose Carlos take the dorsal 75. Juanma is also part of the expedition will depart this afternoon to Valencia and the three players are the latest news about the quarry is concerned. The technician takes 19 players are: Adam, Sara, Girl, Juanfran, Paulao, Jordi, Pozo, José Carlos, N'Diaye, Juan Carlos, Lolo Reyes, Nono, Salva Sevilla, Cedrick, Vadillo, Leo Baptistão , Juanma, Ruben Castro and Jorge Molina.

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N'Diaye travels to Valencia and exercises to orders Calderon

The first team trains at the Sports City Valencia CF

Alfred N'Diaye joined this morning at the Valencia from Betis expedition from Seville. The Franco-Senegalese footballer remained yesterday in Seville with permission of Club due to personal reasons, so their arrival was expected in today to prepare for tonight's game against Levante UD, where thanks to its versatility It will play a vital role in search of victory.

Calderon, who had scheduled a final meeting at the Sports City of Valencia CF, has taken the morning on the pitch for shaping the final details of an appointment that seems fundamental to bético calendar. In training camp, pupils have made Argentine coach activation exercises, where the highlight was the presence of homegrown Jesús Pozo, José Carlos and Juanma present in the call and covering numerous casualties by injury bética template. After the activity, the squad head to Hotel Tryp Oceanic **** place to rest until game time set against granota (22:00, Estadio Ciudad de Valencia).

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Caparrós: We have to squeeze everything we can out of this game

Levante manager Joaquín Caparrós warned that Betis will be fighting for their very lives on Thursday night, when they visit the Ciutat de Valéncia, but stressed that what matters most, is his own team remaining focused on their own objectives.

Ahead of Thursday’s home game, Joaquín Caparrós pointed out that visiting Real Betis could still fancy their chances of survival in La Liga, if they can secure points against his team.

“Betis are in a situation of need and things could still turn out for them, but everything will come from leaving our place with a positive result.”

Caparrós also felt that Betis, eventually, made the right move in appointing Gabriel Calderón, their third coach of what has been a dire season for the Andaluz club in La Liga.

“The arrival of Calderón has brought enthusiasm back to their fans, their team is motivated and Gabriel is a magnificent manager, who can do a wonderful job. I think it was a successful move hiring him, though we will try to make things as difficult as possible for him.”

As for the league standing of Levante, a win against Betis would put them on 40 points. Talking about what number of points will guarantee permanence in La Liga, isn’t of interest to Caparrós, just the results at this stage of the season.

“A few weeks ago we might have said this or that number of points would be sufficient, but that’s meaningless in football. What matters is once you’ve got the points tied up, nothing else.”

“We have to stay focused on what this match means for ourselves. It would give us another step ahead and we have to squeeze everything we can out of it.”

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Xumetra: Betis are coming here to fire off their final rounds

Levante midfielder, Jordi Xumetra stressed that they need to be fully focused when they host Real Betis in their midweek La Liga contest, as he feels it’s a “trap game” and that Real Betis will be looking to “fire off their last rounds” as they face certain relegation.

In his interview with reporters on Monday, Xumetra spoke about the upcoming match and the pitfalls they face if they don’t show Betis the utmost respect.

“Betis has good players. They are on a good run of form and they’re elimination from the Europa League was a shame, as was their loss against Atletico Madrid, but I think they are on the right track and will prove to be a difficult opponent.

“They are last in the standings, eight points adrift from safety and their hopes of survival passes through here and they’ve put in a great effort on Thursday.”

Xumetra then spoke about his own side and their point against Espanyol last weekend.

“We want to win and above all, bring joy to our fans and while we didn’t beat Espanyol, we gained confidence and it brings us closer to the goal, which is to remain in the Primera.

“We knew going into it that Espanyol were a direct rival and while we would’ve won 3-0 at home, it was important not to lose and the goal differential.”

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With just nine games left to play, including a trip to Barcelona, and at least 19 points still needed to guarantee Primera, Betis really haven't got any time to waste. If they don't start winning tonight, they've got no chance. (And even if they do, they've still got very, very little chance.) But we haven't won away in the league for very nearly a year and tonight's opponents are a tough-to-beat outfit led by one Joaquín Caparrós, who's Sevillista from his horns to the tip of his tail.

And of course, the Bético injury list is long - and growing. The news that Antonio Amaya will be out for three weeks after suffering a groin strain on Sunday (while nonsensically being asked to perform as a makeshift right-back), means Betis only have two fit central defenders in Paulao and Figueras, and have had to call in two youngsters to make up the numbers. Further forward, Verdú is still not ready, Chuli has just had an operation and Braian Rodríguez is suspended. I think we can take it for granted that Leo Baptistao and Rubén Castro will be back in the team after their weekend off and eager to take their chances against Costa Rican Keylor Navas, one of the best goalkeepers in Primera.

Anyone who's seen Betis play in the last month will know that they are no longer the worst team in the known universe, but they're far from being the Andalucían Bayern Munich either so I'll be taking my place in front of the TV screen in an hour's time more in hope than expectation. And, yes, you're right - 10pm on a Thursday night is a stupid time for a football match.

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Calderon: "Caparros will have a special motivation, but for me it's a final"

The coach of Real Betis , Gabriel Humberto Calderón, appeared this afternoon at a press conference where he played various issues facing the game against Levante UD . Commitment to follow the same line as in recent games and think only of the opponent ignoring the urge to Joaquin Caparros . When questioned by the plight of the team Betis has respondigo that "we are aware of the situation in which we are, I'm still always thinking about the game by game."


Referees : "I'd rather not talk about them are always waiting for the match expires normally and only worry about the level we have to give.".


Joaquin Caparros: . "He may have a special motivation, but for me it will be a game against a good team worked well, having a good coach I will not go for it if joy is bigger."


Setbacks: ... "Truth is that I never found a team with so many things are working against all odds to overcome Expulsion against Atletico Madrid changed the dynamics of the game, had even noticed the post was when it was Braian field. Nacho lost five defenders and the team is responding.'s team is working hard and manhood. Demonstrating attitude, it is our obligation. "


Party tomorrow Will new end: .. "We are Well aware of the situation where we are I still always thinking about the game by game and every game for me is the last The last game we did very well until the expulsion, and We will continue with this dynamic is that we have all these games. "


Position of Juan Carlos . "We have the example of Gordillo This is like coming matches, is because circumstances change and we have to make corrections He had announced a while ago and did not care at the end because we had to put the. lesions on the Seville. "


Injury: "We do not find explanation Perquis If we talk about the poor, which has had several other such as Nacho, Chuli ... When things do not come well everything goes wrong and hope that everything changes so positive..."


Cumulative Fatigue: . "With this you have four days between one game and the other team recovers well I think it will get well."


Pozo and Jose Carlos: ".'s two plants, a left-handed and right-handed height and that's is what we have and we adapt to what we have They have always participated with us in training matches.".


N'Diaye: ". ever had a family problem and have called for caution homegrown surely come but you never know with this kind of problem"


Decisive week: "We have two months clinchers as I said earlier, I like to watch one game at We are located at morning..."


Renovation: "I came here with a very specific purpose, to be with a loved one and cope with it If I thought something else had not come I quit in Qatar things to come and I would only worry the Levant and parties.. remaining to be played. "


Verdú: "He recently joined still feel a little pain is normal and we have to wait yet that is one hundred percent after spending so much time standing back is tough..."


Shareholders, how does: "We are not in any way affect After all that we've lived in the end they are normal things we are very focused on the game tomorrow..."

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Rubén Castro returns to eleven Betis against Levante

Since the starting of Real Betis is known for the match against Levante. Gabriel Humberto Calderón has chosen a block that maintains the structure of the usual and reconstructs the defense, necessitated by the accumulation of low on that line. The Argentine coach has opted for Adam; Juanfran, Paulao, Jordi, Girl, Lolo Reyes, Ndiaye, Cedrick, Baptistão, Juan Carlos, and Rubén Castro . Thus, the big news is the return to block Ruben Castro, who was booked by Calderon in the Betis-Athletic, while other men as Baptistão or Cedrick not acted starting in the last duel in Villamarín, the first because the club would not pay stipulated Atletico could act for the Brazilian and the second came during the meeting in place of Juan Carlos but he did not start. Ndiaye, who arrived this morning in Valencia, is in perfect condition to operate in the City of Valencia against Levante Joaquin Caparros, who lines up next once: Keylor Navas; Vyntra, Navarro, Juanfran, Nikos; Diop, Simao; Xumetra, El Zhar, Pedro Rios, and Barral.

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Team News: Levante - Real Betis

Levante can take a step closer to securing their permanence tonight, if they can claim the three points, whilst it’s simply a matter of survival for Real Betis, who are still rooted to the bottom of La Liga, but still with a mathematical chance of safety, so long as they can secure priceless points.

Levante - Real Betis XI

Levante XI: Keylor Navas; Vyntra, Navarro, Juanfran, Nikos; Diop, Simao; Xumetra, Ríos, El Zhar; Barral.

Subs: J.Jiménez, Ángel, Baba, S.Pinto, El Adoua, Pedro López, Sissoko.


Real Betis XI: Adán; Chica, Figueras, Paulão, Juan Carlos; Juanfran, Lolo, N’Diaye, Cedric; Rubén Castro, Baptistão.

Subs: Sara, Vadillo, Nono, Salva Sevilla, Molina, Juanma, José Carlos.

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Levante 1-3 Real Betis: Betis brilliant as they keep hope alive

Real Betis are in desperate need to win every single match from here until the end of the season and after showing flashes of their former selves over recent weeks, it was time to take advantage of their form and earn three points against a Levante side looking to keep their European hopes alive.

Real Betis came to the Ciutat de Valencia looking for their first away win of the season, and came flying out of the gates.

From the start, Betis dominated play while Levante, as is their nature, chose to sit back and play the countre-attack.

However, they strategy backfired as Salva Sevilla scored the opening goal for Real Betis just 12 minutes into the match.

Levante were able to regroup after waking up and moved down to the other end, forcing goalkeeper Antonio Adan to make a brilliant save, until the 26th minute when Pape Diop broke through and scored the equaliser.

Yet, Real Betis refused to give up as the two sides continued to do battle, taking a 1-1 score into the half.

Following the break, both sides came out with a renewed purpose, as both felt they could win and earn the three points, but after trading blows for 20 minutes, Real Betis manager Gabriel Calderon chose to bolster his attack, putting Jorge Molina on for Juanfran.

Calderon’s gamble paid off as Molina scored just minutes later to break the draw.

The jubilation from Betis had barely died down before Ruben Castro scored the third goal of the evening for Betis, but at the cost of Salva Sevilla who took a hit and looking injured, was subbed off for Nono.

Real Betis continued to twist the knife, making Keylor Navas save Levante on his own, but in the end, the Betis with the renewed confidence prevailed and need three more wins to get out of the relegation zone, while Levante can surely say goodbye to their European hopes.

Levante 1-3 Real Betis

Referee: Muñiz Fernández

Levante XI: Keylor Navas; Vyntra, Navarro, Juanfran, Nikos; Diop (73′), Simao; Xumetra (54′), Ríos, El Zhar (67′); Barral

Subs: Angel (54′), Lopez (67′), Sissoko (73′)

Goals: Diop (25′)

Yellow Cards: Vyntra (6′), Navarro (37′), Simao (59′)

Real Betis XI: Adán; Chica, Figueras, Sevilla (78′), Juan Carlos; Juanfran (64′), Lolo, N’Diaye, Cedric (57′); Rubén Castro, Baptistão

Subs: Vadillo (57′), Molina (64′), Nono (78′)

Goals: Sevilla (12′), Molina (69′), Castro (77′)

Yellow Cards: Sevilla (17′), Cedric (28′), Reyes (66′)

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Calderon: It was a must win game against a difficult opponent

Real Betis manager, Gabriel Calderon was elated following his side’s first away win of the season, a 1-3 result against Levante at the Ciutat del Valencia and the Argentine boss praised his players for responding in a must-win game.

In his post-match press conference, Calderon spoke about the stunning win and analysed the performance of his players, who continued their impressive form.

“It was a must-win game against a difficult opponent. After we draw (1-1 in the first half), the team improved dramatically in the second half and with the substitutions, we earn a well-deserved win.

“While we are still mathematically alive, we will continue to fight. We continue to dream about survival and we are going to continue fighting until the very last second. Every match is a final because we no longer have a single margin for error.”

Betis will now prepare to face Andalusian rival and direct relegation opponent, Malaga on Monday 31st March.

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Caparros: There are eight finals left and we need to fight for every last point

Levante manager, Joaquin Caparros lamented his side’s 1-3 loss to Real Betis on Thursday evening at the Ciutat de Valencia and feels that his team didn’t rise to the occasion and praised Real Betis for playing with conviction.

In his post-match press conference, Caparros analysed his team’s poor performance against a motivated Betis side.

“It was a bad games, we weren’t at the level we shoud’ve been at in terms of confidence. Betis was and they had three chances and scored three goals. The match was one-sided due to their success.”

Caparros went on to discuss what the team must improve in the final eight games of the season.

“We have to be self-critical and prepare ourselves for a difficult match against Granada. There are eight finals left and we need to fight for every last point. We need to correct the errors we made tonight.

“We need to add four or five point in these next eight games and we know what we have to do.”

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You know what might have been the most encouraging thing about this win? The fact it actually seemed quite routine. You'd have thought that after nearly an entire year without picking up three points away from home, the first victory to break this run would be an agonising kind of affair - but in the end Betis coasted home quite comfortably. There wasn't an awful lot between the two teams if we're being honest, but the visitors showed just a touch more class - especially after Vadillo came on, which is another positive sign for the future in itself - and scored three good team goals through Salva Sevilla, Jorge Molina and Rubén Castro on 12, 69 and 75 minutes.

Alfred N'Diaye's international team-mate Papa Diop equalised Salva's opener with a sharp shot from outside the box that seemed to catch Adán by surprise after 25 minutes, but I don't think even Caparrós can claim that Levante really put Betis under consistent pressure thereafter. The visitors, who were nicely compact throughout, could even had a couple more if they'd been more ruthless from good late positions.

For once the referee didn't play a major part in the result (either way) and if we did get a bit of luck it might have been before the game, when Paulao was forced to withdraw with an as-yet unspecified injury. This forced N'Diaye into the back four, which allowed Salva, who inevitably drifts further forward than the Senagalese, to take his place in midfield - and therefore score the first goal. That set the tone for a thoroughly satisfactory evening.

Betis: Adán; Juanfran (Jorge Molina, m. 64), Ndiaye, Jordi, Chica; Lolo Reyes, Salva Sevilla (Nono, m. 78); Cedrick (Vadillo, m. 57), Baptistao, Juan Carlos; Rubén Castro

Goals: 0-1, m. 12: Salva Sevilla. 1-1, m. 25: Diop. 1-2, m. 69: Jorge Molina. 1-3, m. 75: Rubén Castro

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How it happened

Resumen Highlights Levante UD (1 -3) Real Betis La Liga BBVA HD 27.03.14 - Vídeo Dailymotion

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The goals

Goal Sevilla - Levante 0-1 Real Betis - 27.03.2014 - Video Dailymotion

Goal Molina - Levante 1-2 Real Betis - 27.03.2014 - Video Dailymotion

Goal Castro - Levante 1-3 Real Betis - 27.03.2014 - Video Dailymotion