Planning to watch Real Betis take on CA Osasuna in LaLiga at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville on 11 October 2026? Before buying tickets, check the stadium access routes, transport restrictions and where to enter. Explore both teams' recent results, key players and what to expect on matchday
Real Betis - CA Osasuna: battle for the top of the table and an end to a poor run at La Cartuja
Real Betis and CA Osasuna meet on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 18:30 local time in Sevilla. The eighth-round LaLiga match will take place at Estadio La Cartuja, Betis's temporary home while the Benito Villamarín stadium undergoes renovation. The hosts enter the match among the leading teams in the league, while the visitors from Pamplona are looking for a response after four consecutive league matches without a win.
Pellegrini's team wants to extend its run of home victories, while Luis Miguel Ramis's side must improve its defensive stability and reduce its dependence on Ante Budimir's goals. For spectators travelling to Sevilla, the change of Betis's home venue is important: the match will not be played at Benito Villamarín. It is worth securing tickets in advance and checking the seating section and entrance gate at La Cartuja.
Standings and form: Betis with 16 points, Osasuna with eight
Ahead of this encounter, Real Betis occupy fourth place with 16 points from seven matches. They have recorded five wins, one draw and one defeat, scoring nine goals and conceding seven. CA Osasuna are fourteenth with eight points, a record of two wins, two draws and three defeats, and a goal difference of 6:13. This is a snapshot of the standings during the eighth round, when some opponents have already played one more match.
Before the international break, Betis drew 1:1 away to RC Deportivo. Previously, they defeated Getafe 1:0, Villarreal 2:1 away and Real Madrid 1:0. The victory against the Madrid club came at La Cartuja, where Betis have won all three of their league home matches so far this season.
After a 1:0 victory over Getafe, Osasuna lost 2:5 away to Deportivo Alavés, 0:2 at home to Espanyol and 0:4 away to Atlético de Madrid, before drawing 1:1 with Rayo Vallecano. One point from their last four matches explains why Ramis is demanding fewer mistakes without the ball. Nevertheless, Osasuna had previously beaten Celta 2:1 away from home earlier in the season.
Players who could decide the match
Betis seek solutions between the lines and the finishing touch
Cucho Hernández and Rodrigo Riquelme have each scored two goals in the opening seven rounds and share the lead in Betis's scoring charts. Hernández poses a threat through his movement inside the penalty area, while Riquelme does so by cutting in from the flank. On the right, Antony looks to dribble forward and shoot after moving inside, which can make him difficult for the opposing full-back to track and create space for his teammates.
Isco, Pablo Fornals and Marc Roca offer different ways of playing through the middle. Isco can receive the ball between the lines, Fornals can connect the attack and midfield, while Marc Roca can dictate the tempo from a deeper position. This will be important if Osasuna congest the central areas. Behind them are goalkeeper Álvaro Valles and defensive options Natan and Diego Llorente.
Osasuna's attacking calculations begin with Budimir
Ante Budimir has scored five of Osasuna's six league goals. That figure clearly illustrates where the visitors' biggest threat lies, but also why Betis will try to prevent dangerous crosses towards the Croatian striker. Budimir is particularly troublesome when he manages to position himself between the centre-backs and attack the ball before the defence can prepare to jump.
Raúl García de Haro, a former Betis player, is another attacking option. Rubén García can provide the final pass, while Lucas Torró and Jon Moncayola need to win second balls. For the visitors, the important factor will not simply be how often they reach Álvaro Valles's goal, but how many quality deliveries reach Budimir. Set pieces and quick transitions after winning possession could therefore prove important.
Absences and tactical questions before the first whistle
Betis will be without Junior Firpo, who was injured during the international break, and Aitor Ruibal. Pellegrini has called up youngster José Antonio Morante, while Isco, Giovani Lo Celso, Cucho Hernández, Antony, Fornals, Riquelme and Troy Parrott are among his options. Their inclusion in the squad does not mean they will all start the match.
Osasuna have announced a travelling squad that excludes several players. The most important squad developments are as follows:
- Real Betis: Junior Firpo and Aitor Ruibal are unavailable to Pellegrini.
- CA Osasuna: Jorge Herrando, Aimar Oroz, Kike Barja, Raúl Moro, Romain Del Castillo and Asier Bonel have been left out of the squad travelling to Sevilla.
- Osasuna returnees: Valentín Rosier and Moi Gómez are once again available for selection.
Oroz's absence limits the visitors' creative options, while the unavailability of Moro, Del Castillo and Barja reduces their choices on the wings. Ramis has not revealed whether he will deploy four or five players in the defensive line, but has confirmed that both systems have been prepared. A five-man defence can close down the flanks more effectively, while a four-man defence allows more aggressive pressing with an additional player in front of the back line.
Betis must create chances through possession without leaving large spaces behind their full-backs. Osasuna have worked on defending and attacking transitions during their preparations. It will therefore be important to see whether the visitors can intercept passes in midfield and quickly find Budimir before the home side's defensive block recovers its shape.
Head-to-head meetings: recent history favours Betis
The last five league meetings have produced three Betis victories and two draws. Osasuna have not won during that sequence, although they have managed to earn a point twice. The results, from most recent to oldest, are as follows:
- April 12, 2026 - CA Osasuna 1:1 Real Betis.
- September 28, 2025 - Real Betis 2:0 CA Osasuna.
- May 11, 2025 - Real Betis 1:1 CA Osasuna.
- October 19, 2024 - CA Osasuna 1:2 Real Betis.
- May 5, 2024 - CA Osasuna 0:2 Real Betis.
The most recent encounter, played at El Sadar in Pamplona, ended with the points shared. The last meeting between these clubs at La Cartuja took place in September 2025, when Betis won 2:0. For spectators in Sevilla, this is a reminder that the hosts have previously known how to control this fixture, but also that Osasuna can keep the result in doubt when they manage to slow the tempo.
Estadio La Cartuja: why Betis are playing away from Benito Villamarín
Estadio La Cartuja is located on Isla de la Cartuja, in the northern part of Sevilla. It opened in 1999 and, following renovation in 2025, has a capacity of approximately 70,000 seats. The athletics track was removed and lower stands were built closer to the pitch. This provides a more direct view of the action than the stadium's former athletics configuration.
Real Betis have been using La Cartuja since the 2025/2026 season while the Benito Villamarín stadium in the Heliópolis district undergoes reconstruction. This is a temporary relocation rather than a change in the club's identity. The green-and-white stands and supporters' songs have moved to the other side of the city. La Cartuja also has its own football history: Betis won the Spanish Cup there in 2022 after the final against Valencia CF.
The stands are divided into Gol Norte, Gol Sur, Preferencia and Fondo, with different levels. The overall capacity does not equal the number of tickets available for each match, so it is important to check the exact section when purchasing. To enjoy the match from the stands, it is worth securing a seat before travelling to Sevilla.
Getting to La Cartuja: buses, trains, parking and restrictions
For this match, Sevilla has announced special traffic arrangements. Police checks and the first restrictions begin at 15:00, with wider road closures starting at 16:00. Driving directly to the stadium may therefore be difficult. Real Betis recommend public transport, particularly because of congestion after the match.
- City buses: Tussam will increase services on routes 2, C1 and C2 starting two hours before kick-off. Additional departures are also planned after the match.
- Metro: a connecting bus service to the stadium has been organised from Blas Infante station. The return journey on the special shuttle bus to that station has been announced as free of charge.
- Suburban train: the club's travel plan lists line C-2 between Sevilla Santa Justa and Estadio Olímpico station. Check the timetable for matchday.
- Car: P7 Norte is accessible from the SE-20 via the RTVE roundabout, while P7 Sur can be reached from Carlos III near Gregor J. Mendel. Controlled car parks require the appropriate accreditation or reservation.
- On foot and by bicycle: marked pedestrian routes lead to the island. Bicycle and electric scooter parking areas are located near the southern tunnel and at the northern approach to the stadium.
Gate opening and access to the stands
The latest gate-opening schedule should be checked for this match. The city's plan for Betis home matches at La Cartuja provides for gates to open approximately two hours before kick-off, while the club's general instructions indicate an hour and a half. For an 18:30 start, this suggests approximately 16:30 to 17:00, but does not confirm the exact opening time of each entrance. Arriving early makes it easier to pass through security checks.
Visitors with reduced mobility can use adapted entrances identified by the club at La Cartuja as numbers 10, 6 and 14. Before arriving, it is advisable to check whether the accessible entrance corresponds to the purchased seat. The club also states that every visitor, regardless of age, must have a valid ticket or an appropriate pass. It is best to prepare the admission document and locate the seating section before reaching the security checkpoint.
What to expect in the stands and in Sevilla
Betis are defending their excellent start to the league season, while Osasuna are trying to end their winless run. Home supporters have reason for optimism: the team have won all three of their league matches on home ground, including the encounter with Real Madrid. The visitors, meanwhile, arrive with a striker who has scored almost all their goals, so every high ball towards Budimir could raise the tension in the stands.
La Cartuja is not in Betis's traditional Heliópolis neighbourhood, but in the northern part of Isla de la Cartuja, near Parque del Alamillo. Visitors wishing to explore Sevilla before the match must also allow enough time to travel to the stadium, particularly after traffic restrictions begin.
It is worth arranging tickets, transport and the return journey from the stadium in advance: after a major match, the traffic restrictions around La Cartuja can take up more time than leaving the stands themselves.
Sources:
- LaLiga - fixtures, kick-off time, standings, results and player statistics: https://www.laliga.com/en-ES/match/temporada-2026-2027-laliga-ea-sports-real-betis-ca-osasuna-8
- Real Betis Balompié - temporary stadium, capacity and history: https://www.realbetisbalompie.es/club/la-cartuja
- Real Betis Balompié - club visitor guidelines and general gate-opening times: https://www.realbetisbalompie.es/faqs
- Real Betis Balompié - public transport and train travel plan: https://cloud.mc.realbetisbalompie.es/MeVoyContigo-Movilidad
- Real Betis Balompié - accessible entrances at La Cartuja: https://www.realbetisbalompie.es/accesibilidad
- CA Osasuna - announced travelling squad, absences and returning players for the match: https://www.osasuna.es/osasuna-real-betis-convocatoria-10-10-2026
- CA Osasuna - comments from coach Luis Miguel Ramis ahead of the match: https://www.osasuna.es/osasuna-rueda-prensa-luis-miguel-ramis-real-betis-10-10-2026
- Estadio Deportivo - Betis squad list and injuries ahead of the match: https://www.estadiodeportivo.com/futbol/betis/regreso-dos-bajas-solo-canterano-lista-del-betis-para-medirse-osasuna-20261010-548300.html
- Eurosport - recent head-to-head meetings and league results: https://www.eurosport.es/futbol/la-liga/2026-2027/betis-osasuna_mtc21891307/live-stats.shtml
- Teleprensa / Europa Press - Sevilla City Council's special traffic plan for Betis - Osasuna: https://www.teleprensa.com/andalucia/sevilla/ayuntamiento-prepara-dispositivo-especial-partido-entre-betis-osasuna-domingo/202610091702302529006.html
- Ayuntamiento de Sevilla - stadium opening and access plan for Betis home matches: https://www.sevilla.org/actualidad/noticias/2025/sevilla-presenta-un-plan-de-movilidad-especial-para-los-partidos-del-real-betis-en-el-estadio-de-la-cartuja
- Ayuntamiento de Sevilla - removal of the athletics track and stadium renovation: https://www.sevilla.org/actualidad/noticias/2025/el-alcalde-de-sevilla-jose-luis-sanz-inspecciona-los-trabajos-realizados-por-el-ayuntamiento-para-mejorar-los-accesos-al-estadio-de-la-cartuja