Thu Apr 10 18:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Betis Favored in Conference League Quarter-Final Clash Against Jagiellonia Bialystok
**Seville, Spain** – Real Betis, riding a wave of recent success, will host Polish side Jagiellonia Bialystok on Thursday at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final. This marks Betis’ first appearance in a UEFA competition’s last eight since 1997-98, while Jagiellonia makes history as a first-time European knockout stage participant.
Betis enters the match on an eight-game unbeaten run, including six consecutive La Liga victories before a 1-1 draw against league leaders Barcelona. The Spanish side boasts a strong home advantage and a positive record in two-legged European ties, having only lost the first leg three times in their last 17. Playmaker Isco returns from suspension, boosting Betis’ lineup, though winger Abde Ezzalzouli remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Jagiellonia, despite finishing ninth in their domestic league, has defied expectations in the Conference League, impressively navigating the knockout rounds. Their journey includes convincing victories over TSC and Cercle Brugge. However, they’ve lost two of their last three away games in the competition, posing a challenge in their trip to Seville. Defender Adrian Dieguz remains injured, and Michal Sacek’s participation is uncertain.
Despite Jagiellonia’s underdog status and impressive run, pre-match analysis suggests Betis are the favorites to win the first leg, leveraging their strong home form and recent positive results. The match promises a compelling contrast between a seasoned La Liga club chasing its first European trophy and a historic underdog making waves on the continental stage.
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