LA LIGA returns tonight as Sevilla and Real Betis resume the season – and what a finish it’s set to be.
After a three month pause for the Covid-19 pandemic, the Spanish top flight is back behind closed doors and the title race is set to go down to the wire.
The derby will restart the seasonCredit: Sevilla FC
Sevilla sit third in the table after a superb campaign, while Betis know that three points will ease any lingering relegation fears they may have.
When is Sevilla vs Real Betis?
- The clash will take place on Thursday, June 11 – TONIGHT – and is the first LaLiga game as the league returns.
- Remaining clashes will take place this weekend beginning June 13.
- Kick-off is set for 9pm BST.
What TV channel is Sevilla vs Real Betis on and can I live stream it?
- Every LaLiga game is being shown live on LaLigaTV to Sky TV customers.
- The 24/7 news channel launched earlier this year by the league and its UK broadcast partner Premier Sports.
- Live streaming is available on either Sky Go or through the Premier Player.
Betis are preparing for the derby while following government social distancing rulesCredit: Getty Images
How can I watch for free?
- LaLiga TV is being shown free to all Sky customers for the rest of June.
- There will also be FREE coverage offered to non-sky subscribers through the Premier Player streaming service until July 1.
- The streaming service will provide live matches as well as exclusive daily programming.
- When signing up, use the promo code ‘BACKTOWIN’.
What is the team news?
All clubs will have begun full training sessions on June 1, giving them 10 days to officially prepare for the restart of the season.
Sevilla are currently third in La Liga with 47 points, Barcelona sit at the top with 58 points with Real Madrid in second place with 56 points.
Real Betis striker Borja Iglesias is also raring to go, he spoke to the press saying: “We’re all very excited about these first steps, like going from individual to group training. We did that last week and really enjoyed it. We’ll be like sponges and pick everything up quickly, the restart is just around the corner now.”
Sevilla midfielder Joan Jordan also spoke TOI about preparations and spoke of having to adapt to training in small groups to abide by the government guidelines.
Match odds
- Sevilla to win – 10/11
- Draw – 5/2
- Betis to win – 29/10
- Both teams to score – 2/3
- Over 2.5 goals – 3/4
*All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
