Diego Conde
BET
Makes quick recovery, available Tuesday
Conde (shoulder) is in the squad for Tuesday's UCL opener against Lille.
Analysis: Conde suffered an injury in the preseason, and while he was expected to return after the September international break, he recovered quicker than expected. Expect Conde to operate as Betis' No. 2 goalkeeper behind Alvaro Valles.
Facing month to six week absence
Conde (shoulder) is expected to be out for around a month to six weeks, according to coach Manuel Pellegrini. "Conde is going to be out for a month, a month and a half."
Analysis: Conde had initially been targeting a return before the September international break as he worked daily at the club's training facility, but this updated timeline pushes that expectation back and will likely keep him out well beyond the matches against Getafe and Deportivo he had been aiming for. In the meantime, Alvaro Valles remains the fixed starter in goal, with Manu Gonzalez seeing preseason minutes as competition and Yan Zuravskyi serving as the third choice option. Conde is expected to continue his recovery process with a clearer return date likely to emerge as the weeks progress.
Aims return before September break
Conde is working daily at the club's Luis del Sol training city to be back before the September international break, according to ABC Sevilla.
Analysis: Conde suffered the injury with an expected six to eight week recovery timeline, meaning he will miss the season opener against Real Sociedad on August 21, along with matches against Valencia, Levante, Real Madrid, Villarreal and the club's first Champions League qualifying tie. He is targeting a return for the matches against Getafe and Deportivo before the September break, and in the meantime Alvaro Valles remains the fixed starter in goal, with Manu Gonzalez seeing preseason minutes as competition and Yan Zuravskyi serving as the third choice option.
Suffers shoulder dislocation
Conde suffered a dislocation of his left shoulder during Saturday's Trofeo Ciudad de Granada match following an accidental collision with teammate Diego Llorente, according to the club.
Analysis: Conde was making his first start for Real Betis following his recent loan move from Villarreal when the collision occurred as he attempted to intercept a long ball out of his box. His return to full training will depend on how his recovery progresses, and the club has not provided a specific timeline as the goalkeeper begins treatment for the injury.
Forced off with shoulder injury
Conde was forced off in the 35th minute of Saturday's friendly against Granada after a heavy collision with Diego Llorente, according to Mucho Deporte.
Analysis: Conde had been making his first start for Real Betis, coming off a recent loan move from Villarreal, when he was hurt attempting to intercept a long ball out of his box. The club's initial assessment pointed to a heavy blow to his left shoulder, with further medical tests needed to determine whether it's a more serious issue or simply a precautionary substitution.
Joins Real Betis on loan
Conde joined Real Betis on loan from Villarreal for the 2026-27 season, the club announced.
Analysis: Conde had an outstanding 2023-24 campaign with Leganes, helping the club earn promotion to LaLiga while finishing as the division's least scored upon goalkeeper and winning the LaLiga Hypermotion Zamora Trophy after conceding just 26 goals in 40 matches. The Madrid native came through Atletico Madrid's academy and has also represented Navalcarnero and Getafe, along with youth caps for Spain. Conde is expected to compete for playing time in Real Betis' goalkeeping group during his loan spell.
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