🇲🇦 Betis with one eye on the Copa... and the other on Morocco | OneFootball

Real Betis Balompié is closely monitoring the performance of its international players in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Even though there is a cup tie this Wednesday, the verdiblanca management will also be paying attention to what the Moroccan national team does, as they face Nigeria in a high-stakes match for a ticket to the grand final.

Two standout names from the verdiblanco squad in this expedition are: Ez Abde and Sofyan Amrabat, who have become key players for the "Atlas Lions" throughout the tournament.

Amrabat, 100% ready for the final

The great news for the Moroccan coach and Betis fans is the full recovery of Sofyan Amrabat. The midfielder had been dealing with various physical issues during the quarter-finals, which raised doubts about his presence in the penultimate round.

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However, the pivot has now trained normally with the rest of the group and is set to be the team's anchor today against the strong Nigerian side.

Ez Abde, indispensable for Morocco

On the other hand, Ez Abde arrives in exceptional form after his display in the previous round. The Betis winger was the most decisive player in the victory against Cameroon, delivering a brilliant performance on the left wing.

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His dribbling and verticality were a constant headache for the Cameroonian defense, culminating his great performance with a precise assist that paved the way to the semi-finals.

Nigeria, the last hurdle before the final

Today's match against Nigeria will not be easy, as the "Green Eagles" are one of the most physical teams on the continent. However, Abde's talent in one-on-one situations and Amrabat's leadership in midfield give Morocco an extra boost of confidence.

Betis hopes their players return with the title in hand, but above all, that they maintain the competitive rhythm shown so far in Ivory Coast.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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