Real Betis goalkeeper Diego Conde is fully recovered from a shoulder injury and has trained normally with the group, positioning him to travel for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League opener against LOSC Lille in France, according to club reports. The 27-year-old Madrid-born shot-stopper suffered a left shoulder dislocation during a preseason friendly against Granada on July 25, an absence that forced him to miss the opening four matches of the La Liga campaign.
Medical Clearance and Return to Training
Conde’s return provides a timely boost for manager Manuel Pellegrini as the squad prepares for European competition. Following weeks of individualized rehabilitation supervised by the club’s medical and conditioning staff, Conde returned to full group training alongside fellow goalkeepers Álvaro Valles and Manu González. Media reports from Info Real Betis outline that the former Villarreal player has received medical clearance to make the travelling squad for the fixture in France.
Context on the Goalkeeping Rotation
The arrival of Conde in Heliópolis followed a summer agreement with Villarreal structured as a one-season loan without an initial transfer fee, accompanied by an optional purchase clause set near €3.5 million, as detailed by Futbol Fantasy. The deal was designed to cover the departure of Pau López. During his previous stint with Leganés, Conde earned recognition as the least-conceded goalkeeper in Segunda División during the 2023–24 campaign before transferring to Villarreal. His recovery now adds immediate depth to Pellegrini’s squad selection alongside Valles and González.
Squad Boost for the European Debut
According to coverage from Info Real Betis, Conde’s reintegration coincides with the returns of Dani Ceballos, Giovani Lo Celso, and Ez Abde.
Supporters can follow official club updates through the team’s media channels for confirmed starting line-ups and matchday commentary.
