According to Sport, 21 years later, Real Betis will once again host a Champions League night at home. The Champions League anthem will be heard for the first time at La Cartuja Stadium, marking a historic moment for Betis fans.

If the 2005/06 season saw the Estadio Benito Villamarín host the Verdiblancos' first foray among Europe's elite, this week the Seville stadium will welcome Farioli's Porto.

Pellegrini's team is in excellent form. A dominant 5-2 victory over Osasuna has further boosted morale, and Real Betis sits comfortably in third place in La Liga with 19 points, boasting a record of 6 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. The Verdiblancos are level on points with second-placed Atlético Madrid, while Barcelona leads the league undefeated.

Real Betis has also made a strong start to their Champions League return. The squad secured a memorable 3-2 away victory over Lille in their European debut, collecting their first three points and proving they intend to be more than mere participants in the Champions League. Now playing at home, they hope to continue their perfect record and advance further after more than two decades away.

The biggest concern for this match is Antony's physical condition. The Brazilian winger has been dealing with an ankle issue sustained at Riazor, and then suffered a muscle problem during the Osasuna match. Pellegrini has confirmed that the muscle injury is unrelated to his previous ankle injury. The winger will undergo medical tests on Monday to determine the severity of the injury and whether he will be available for the Portuguese team's visit.

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