A seven-match unbeaten run for Real Betis came to an end on Saturday, but a huge bounce-back opportunity comes midweek in Copa Del Rey action.
Johnny Cardoso and Real Betis visit Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey Round of 16. Cardoso logged 90 minutes on Saturday as Manuel Pellegrini’s squad suffered a 1-0 league defeat at the hands of Rayo Vallecano. The U.S. men’s national team midfielder remains linked with a potential exit from the club this month, but overall has continued to rack up consistent minutes in the starting lineup.
Cardoso now has 21 combined appearances under his belt this season and could add to that total at the Camp Nou on Wednesday. Real Betis hasn’t defeated Barcelona since the 2021-22 La Liga campaign, failing to win in each of the last seven head-to-head contests.
In Germany, Joe Scally and Borussia Moenchengladbach continue Bundesliga action. James Sands continues his spell with St. Pauli.
In England, Antonee Robinson and Fulham face a London Derby trip to West Ham United. Chris Richards and Crystal Palace take on Leicester City.
In Italy, Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and AC Milan visit Como in Serie A action.
Elsewhere, Ricardo Pepi and PSV take on Zach Booth and Excelsior in KNVB Cup action. Tanner Tessmann and Mark McKenzie headline the American contingent in Coupe De France play.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
England
English Premier League
Antonee Robinson and Fulham visit West Ham United on Tuesday.
Tyler Adams and AFC Bournemouth visit Chelsea on Tuesday.
Chris Richards, Matt Turner and Crystal Palace visit Leicester City on Wednesday.
EFL Championship
Ethan Horvath and Cardiff City host Watford on Tuesday.
FA Cup
Duane Holmes and Preston North End host Charlton Athletic on Tuesday.
Spain
Copa Del Rey
Johnny Cardoso and Real Betis visit Barcelona on Wednesday.
Luca De La Torre and Celta Vigo visit Real Madrid on Thursday.
Germany
Bundesliga
Gio Reyna, Cole Campbell and Borussia Dortmund visit Holstein Kiel on Tuesday.
Jordan Pefok and Union Berlin host Augsburg on Wednesday.
Joe Scally and Borussia Moenchengladbach visit Wolfsburg on Tuesday.
Timmy Chandler and Eintracht Frankfurt host Freiburg on Tuesday.
James Sands and St. Pauli visit Bochum on Wednesday.
Kevin Paredes is OUT (Injury) for Wolfsburg.
Italy
Serie A
Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah and AC Milan visit Como on Tuesday.
Tim Weah, Weston McKennie and Juventus visit Atalanta on Tuesday.
France
Coupe De France
Mark McKenzie and Toulouse host Stade Laval on Wednesday.
Tanner Tessmann and Lyon visit FC Bourgoin-Jallieu on Wednesday.
Caleb Wiley is OUT (Injury) for Strasbourg.
Folarin Balogun is OUT (Shoulder Injury) for AS Monaco.
Netherlands
KNVB Cup
Malik Tillman, Richie Ledezma, Ricardo Pepi and PSV host Zach Booth and Excelsior on Tuesday.
Taylor Booth, Paxten Aaronson and FC Utrecht visit RKC Waalwijk on Wednesday.
Scotland
Premiership
Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and Celtic visit Dundee on Tuesday.
Dante Polvara and Aberdeen visit Rangers on Wednesday.
Wales
Premier League
Matthew Olosunde and The New Saints visit Cardiff MU on Tuesday.
Mexico
Liga MX
Alex Zendejas and Club America host Club Tijuana on Thursday.
