Lille midfielder Ethan Mbappe is facing a significant spell on the sidelines in Europe after UEFA disciplinary officials handed down a three-match ban. The teenage prospect was dismissed during a heated encounter against Real Betis, leaving his side without one of their brightest talents for several crucial fixtures.
Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini has refused to get carried away despite extending his side's remarkable start to the domestic campaign with a gritty 1-0 victory over Getafe on Thursday night. The Chilean tactician watched his team claim a fifth league win from six matches, keeping them level on 15 points with second-placed Real Madrid.
Villarreal have endured a nightmare start to the new La Liga campaign, with their defensive frailties reaching historic lows following a disappointing defeat to Real Betis. The Yellow Submarine have now equalled an unwanted club record that highlights the massive task facing head coach Inigo Perez at the Estadio de la Ceramica.
Striker-needy Premier League clubs missed a trick when it comes to “big player” Troy Parrott, former Republic of Ireland international Clinton Morrison has told GOAL. The Tottenham academy graduate spread his wings in 2024 when heading to the Netherlands and now finds himself in Spain - and the Champions League - with La Liga outfit Real Betis.
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