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Betis Rule Isco Out for Sevilla Derby After Early Teammate Collision

Manuel Pellegrini says Isco needed seven stitches, ruling him out of Sunday’s derby.

Overview

  • Isco and Sofyan Amrabat collided while challenging for a loose ball just 1:42 into the Europa League match against Utrecht at La Cartuja.
  • Isco was substituted in the 10th minute with a right‑leg injury that required seven stitches, with Pellegrini noting there is no bone fracture.
  • Amrabat left the field shortly after and is a major doubt for the derby, according to the Betis manager.
  • The two early withdrawals used multiple substitution breaks, leaving Betis with only one in‑play window remaining before halftime.
  • Betis won 2-1 to boost their progression hopes, but they face Sevilla without Isco and suspended Antony, with Giovani Lo Celso and Héctor Bellerín already sidelined.