Thu May 15 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Betis Aim to Revive Champions League Hopes Against Rayo Vallecano
**Madrid, Spain** – Real Betis will travel to Vallecas on Thursday to face Rayo Vallecano in a crucial La Liga match as they fight to stay in the Champions League.
Betis, currently sixth in the league, are seeking to recover from a draw against Osasuna. They are chasing a top-five finish and Champions League qualification, needing to close a three-point gap behind Villarreal and a six-point gap behind Athletic Bilbao.
Rayo Vallecano, sitting just inside the European places in eighth, are hoping to secure European football for the first time since 2001. Fresh off consecutive 1-0 victories, Rayo aim to continue their winning streak.
Betis are also celebrating reaching their first-ever European final, securing a spot in the Conference League final. However, they must also stay focus on the La Liga race.
Rayo Vallecano will be without Randy Nteka, Abdul Mumin, and Jonathan Montiel due to injuries, while Isi Palazon is suspended. Betis will miss Diego Llorente, Marc Roca, Chimy Avila, and Hector Bellerin due to injury.
While Rayo won their last home game against Betis in March, Betis will aim to win their final three games to potentially secure a Champions League spot.
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