Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, December 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, with a 7:30 p.m. start in Spain, at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville.
- Coverage lists ESPN for much of Latin America, Movistar LaLiga in Spain, Sky Sports in Mexico and Disney+ Premium streaming in several Latin American markets.
- Barcelona enters as the favorite after a 3–1 win over Atlético de Madrid, with previews framing the result as important to their title push.
- Real Betis arrives in good form under Manuel Pellegrini, coming off a 4–1 Copa del Rey win over Torrent and a 2–0 derby victory against Sevilla.
- Depor reports Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo are recovered and available, while previews publish provisional lineups and note Betis’ pressing and the midfield battle as potential keys.