Fiorentina challenges Betis Sevilla: Isco and Cardoso the keys, but watch out for Antony

Florence, April 30, 2025 – Compared to the recent past, the level is rising. And not by a little. Even if, roses in hand, the Fiorentina it is inferior only to the Chelsea. But Betis Seville It is a team of tradition and present. Manuel Pellegrini he gave an interesting status to a club that was coming off difficult seasons.

Module? Starting out a sort of 4-4-2, but the game system is made by the movements of Isco, free to act in the attacking midfield and transform the formation into a 4-2-3-1. A four-man defence from which there is no deviation, construction from the back with the almost exasperated involvement of the full-backs, so much so that often all four are used during the games (Sabaly and Ruibal on the right, the former Torino and Milan player Rodriguez and Perraud on the left). Betis is a team that wants to play the game (not a bad thing for Fiorentina), they keep the defense high (without the leader Llorente, in the middle Bartra and the former Napoli player Natan will play) with the aim of attacking in the opponent's half of the pitch where they command the operations. Cardoso, an Italian-American midfielder who ended up in Fiorentina's sights a few months ago.

Tactically, it is not a match that can be prepared in a few days. In some ways, however, it is easier to prepare for matches like this rather than against unknown teams. Known defects and strengths, the latter to be found in the three-quarter line. Isco's quality is not in question, Lo celso is coming off an up-and-down season but still with eight goals this season. The sights are set on the highly celebrated Anthony. Six goals and four assists for the Brazilian, but to be taken with a pinch of salt. On the opposite side, the ballot will be tight between Jesus Rodriguez and the Moroccan Ezzalzouli. Up front, Hernandez or Bakambu, the latter cup bomber.