Real Betis will try to keep their perfect Champions League record intact when they host Feyenoord at La Cartuja this Wednesday. With six points already in hand, Manuel Pellegrini’s side are in position to make it three wins from three in the competition, even if the challenge ahead is a difficult one.
The timing matters. Betis are coming off a 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in LaLiga last weekend, so this is a chance to reset quickly and show that the loss was a setback rather than a sign of a broader problem. In the Champions League, however, the picture has been much better. Betis have already beaten Lille and Porto, giving them a strong platform before the next run of fixtures.
A difficult night for Spanish clubs
The Champions League had a difficult night for Spanish football in September, with Barcelona, Villarreal and Atlético de Madrid all failing to win. Barcelona’s 5-1 victory over Feyenoord in September remains a useful reference point for this match, but Betis will be focused on their own task rather than comparisons. They have the chance to keep their own momentum going and add another important result to their European campaign.
For Betis, the main balance is straightforward: restore defensive solidity without giving up the attacking identity that has carried them through the first two rounds. That approach has worked so far, but Feyenoord will provide a fresh test of whether it can hold up again at this level.
What comes next
If Betis can get the job done, they will head into a daunting stretch with confidence still intact. The fixtures that follow include trips to Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, which makes this home match even more valuable. A third straight Champions League win would not only strengthen their position in the table, but also give Pellegrini’s team more breathing room before the schedule gets much harder.
So the question for this Wednesday is simple: can Real Betis turn a strong start into a perfect one and leave Feyenoord with another European statement?
