Real Betis plays this Wednesday in the LVII edition of the Trofeo Colombino against Recreativo de Huelva, with the possible return of Isco to the pitch.
Real Betis Balompié faces its second commitment of the 2026/27 pre-season this Wednesday. The verdiblanco team takes on Recreativo de Huelva in the LVII edition of the Trofeo Colombino, a classic of the Spanish summer football scene. The match, which will kick off at 20:30 hours at the Estadio Nuevo Colombino, comes after a comfortable 0-3 victory against the German team Sportfreunde Lotte.
The main attraction of the match is the possible presence of Isco Alarcón. The Malagueño, who returned to Seville for personal reasons after the training camp in Germany, could play his first minutes of the pre-season. The player has been dealing with an injury that kept him sidelined for a large part of last season, but he is eager to regain his rhythm. In Heliópolis, they hope the captain will once again be the team's guiding light.
Academy players and new signings under scrutiny
Manuel Pellegrini, in his seventh year at the helm of the Betis project, continues to assess his squad. Fran García and Facundo Bernal are expected to continue after impressing in their debut. Newly signed players Manu González and José Antonio Morante could also see some minutes. The goalkeeping position may go to Diego Conde, who arrived in Seville on Monday and has participated in two training sessions with the group.
The Recreativo de Huelva has put up the 'sold out' sign and a historic full house is expected with over 21,000 spectators.
The Huelva team, which is starting its pre-season at home, has generated great anticipation. The 21,000 tickets at the Nuevo Colombino have sold out, demonstrating Betis's appeal in the neighbouring province. For Sevilla fans, the match is an opportunity to see their team in a legendary setting and with a top-tier atmosphere.
Where to watch the match in Seville
The match can be followed live on Real Betis TV and the club's official media, such as the website and YouTube channel. It will also be available on local Huelva television (Teleonuba, Canalcosta, and Condavisión) and on the Recreativo's YouTube channel. A wide offering so that no supporter misses the clash.
Betis arrives with high morale after the 0-3 in Germany, where the academy players rose to the occasion. The Trofeo Colombino is a prestigious tournament, and the verdiblancos have lifted it five times. The last time they played at the Colombino was eleven years ago, precisely to lift the Carabela de Plata. Now, with a team in the making, the goal is to continue accumulating minutes and experiences.
For Betis supporters, the event is doubly attractive: to see Isco if he plays and to check on the condition of the new players. Moreover, the atmosphere promises to be spectacular, with a full stadium and two united fanbases. Summer football, with its ups and downs, kicks off with a southern classic.
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