Inter vs. Real Betis: Official Starting Lineups Announced
Inter Milan is set to face Real Betis in their final pre-season friendly, with Hakan Calhanoglu, Andy Diouf, and Francesco Pio Esposito starting. John Stones is listed on the bench, awaiting a potential debut. The match is scheduled to kick off at the Stadio San Nicola in Bari at 18:30 UK time (19:30 CEST).
Following a successful season where they secured the Scudetto and Coppa Italia, the Nerazzurri are looking to build momentum for the upcoming campaign. The club has been actively seeking replacements for departing players like Denzel Dumfries, Francesco Acerbi, and Matteo Darmian. While Stones is in contention, Djed Spence is also expected to finalize his transfer from Tottenham Hotspur today.
Lautaro Martinez has been rested after his participation in the World Cup Final with Argentina. Upfront, Ange-Yoan Bonny will partner Pio Esposito. Andy Diouf will occupy the right-wing position as the team awaits Spence's arrival.
Real Betis, who qualified for the Champions League by finishing fifth in LaLiga last season, also reached the Conference League Final in 2024.
Inter vs. Real Betis Starting Lineups
Inter Starting XI: J Martinez; Bisseck, Bovio, Bastoni; Diouf, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Carlos Augusto; Bonny, Esposito
Real Betis Starting XI: Valles; Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Fran Garcia; Facundo Bernal, Marc Roca; Antony, Fornals, Riquelme; Hernandez
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