Aitor Ruibal to Miss LaLiga Start After Knee Surgery

Aitor Ruibal will miss the start of LaLiga 2026/27. The absence follows a recent knee operation. Ruibal underwent an arthroscopy on his right knee. The procedure aimed to resolve meniscus problems. The surgery occurred a couple of weeks ago. Since then, he has begun his recovery work. The rehabilitation programme is being carried out in Sevilla. The club monitors his progress from that location. Medical estimates set a three‑ to four‑month layoff from the day of the intervention. This timeframe exceeds the opening weeks of the upcoming season. Real Betis does not expect Ruibal to rejoin the squad before mid‑August 2026. His return would therefore come after LaLiga 2026/27 has already begun.