Alvaro Fidalgo named on Betis bench for Real Madrid clash
After missing the start of the season, Alvaro Fidalgo is finally in the matchday squad for Real Betis against Real Madrid.
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Alvaro Fidalgo remains out of the starting eleven as Real Betis faces Real Madrid in Matchday 4 of LaLiga. The Spanish-Mexican midfielder is yet to see official action during the 2026/2027 season.
His absence until now has been a combination of knee discomfort and tactical decisions by manager Manuel Pellegrini. Fidalgo's last competitive minutes on the pitch date back to the summer pre-season preparations on August 15, 2026, against Inter Milan.
However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Fidalgo has been named on the bench for today's high-stakes encounter against Real Madrid at the Estadio La Cartuja. His inclusion provides hope that he could make his LaLiga 2026/27 debut.
Given the demanding nature of the match against one of the league's undefeated leaders, Fidalgo could be introduced as a substitute to replace the likes of Marc Roca, Facundo Bernal, or Isco. Betis looks to improve their position in the table with a positive result against the Madrid side.