Thu Apr 17 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Betis Aim for Semi-Finals in Poland After First-Leg Victory

**Warsaw, Poland** – Real Betis travels to Poland holding a commanding 2-0 lead over Jagiellonia Bialystok heading into Thursday’s UEFA Conference League quarter-final second leg. The Spanish side, currently sixth in La Liga, dominated the first leg last week and will be aiming to secure their place in the semi-finals for the first time in their history.

Jagiellonia, making their first appearance in the main draw of a UEFA competition, have already exceeded expectations. Despite losing the first leg, their impressive run includes a commanding victory over Cercle Brugge in the knockout round playoffs. A recent 1-0 win against Legia Warsaw keeps them in contention for a top-three finish in the Ekstraklasa, providing a boost of confidence heading into Thursday’s clash. They boast a strong home record in the Conference League, winning four of their five matches.

However, Jagiellonia faces an uphill battle to overturn the two-goal deficit. Manager Adrian Siemieniec will be without injured defenders Adrian Dieguez and Michal Sacek, with midfielder Leon Flach also a doubt.

Betis, who have won their last three away Conference League games without conceding, will be without Diego Llorente and Chimy Avila due to injuries. The return of Abde Ezzalzouli to training offers a positive boost for manager Manuel Pellegrini.

While Jagiellonia are expected to provide a stronger challenge on home soil, Betis are favorites to advance, hoping to build on their impressive recent form (before a weekend loss to Villarreal). A narrow victory for the visitors is widely predicted.

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