Antony fit, three absences: Real Betis face FC Porto – here's the list

On Wednesday afternoon, La Cartuja Stadium in Seville is preparing for the second matchday of the Champions League group stage between Real Betis and FC Porto, with the kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. by referee Clément Turpin.

Antony confirmed and three absences

Antony is fit and included in Manuel Pellegrini's squad for the match, after having been at risk of not playing. The Chilean coach has only three confirmed absences: Aitor Ruibal and Junior Firpo are still recovering from injury, while Iker Losada is out because he is not registered for the competition.

Squad called up by Manuel Pellegrini

Of the 24 players called up by Manuel Pellegrini, Antony's presence in attack stands out. In midfield, there are Facundo Bernal, Fornals, Fidalgo, Lo Celso, Marc Roca, Isco, Ceballos and Deossa. In defense, there are Bellerín, Llorente, Natan, Bartra, Fran García, Ángel Ortiz and Valentín Gómez, as well as goalkeepers Valles, Diego Conde and Manu González.

The Chilean manager also relies on forwards Cucho, Abde, Parrott, Riquelme and Morante in attack, completing the squad available for the clash.

Match details

The match will be broadcast live, giving fans the chance to follow Pellegrini's tactics against FC Porto's style of play. The game represents the second matchday of the Champions League group stage, where both clubs aim to secure vital points.

With almost the entire squad available, Real Betis takes the field with confidence, despite the three absences. Antony's presence strengthens the attack, while Isco's experience in midfield provides creativity to the game plan.

The result of this encounter could influence the group standings, becoming a reference point for the upcoming matchdays of the Champions League.