Although Vitor Roque is already listed among the registered players for Real Betis Balompié in LaLiga, the green-and-white team has not been able to register the Brazilian star for the return leg of the Conference League playoff against Kryvbas, which will take place this Thursday afternoon, August 29.
Still without a shirt number assigned at Real Betis, Vitor Roque is expected to make his debut in the fourth round of LaLiga, as Betis had to suspend their participation in the third round due to this continental match, and his potential opponent in his debut would be none other than the archrival of his former team: Real Madrid.
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When will Vitor Roque debut with Real Betis?
Various media outlets in Seville report that Vitor Roque has already been registered in LaLiga by Real Betis, and while he still lacks a shirt number, it seems likely that he could debut—though it remains to be seen whether as a starter or from the bench—in the match against Real Madrid.
This match will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium next Sunday, September 1, and will kick off at 16:30 Brasília time. During his time as a Barcelona player, Vitor Roque did not get to play a single match against Real Madrid, as he was left on the bench by his former coach.
In the preseason of the current season, under Hansi Flick, Vitor Roque played a few minutes in a friendly against Real Madrid but was unable to create any dangerous plays.
Will he achieve redemption by scoring against the biggest rival of his former team? Only time will tell.
