Real Betis coach Paco Chaparro is in the spotlight for the visit of Getafe on Sunday after the side continued their poor run with a Copa del Rey exit to struggling Real Mallorca during the week.
Betis failed to score in either leg of their quarter-final against the islanders registering a goalless draw at the Manuel Ruiz de Lopera on Wednesday to crash out 1-0 on aggregate.
Three matches without a win and a league position of 16th, just four points above the relegation places, had fans turning on the side and their coach after Wednesday's game.
Local media have suggested Chaparro could be on his way out of the club.
The players also came into training on Thursday to find threatening slogans daubed on the walls of the stadium, accusing them of being money-grabbers and of lacking a passion for the colours.
"The graffiti outside the stadium does not surprise us, but we have to forget about it and concentrate on beating Getafe on Sunday," striker Xisco said.
"The fans have made their feelings clear, but it isn't all of them, only a few feel that way."
The match against Getafe precedes a tough February fixture list that pitches them against city rivals Sevilla, leaders Barcelona, champions Real Madrid and then Villarreal in quick succession.
"It's in times like these that it's vital we all stand together," he added.
"We are calm about it in the dressing room and we're sure that if we can get back to playing the way we were earlier in the season we'll pull ourselves away from the foot of the table."
Betis have not scored in their last three games but are close to securing the services of former striker Ricardo Oliveira, though the deal is unlikely to be closed in time for an appearance on Sunday.
Chaparro will be without suspended defender Fernando Vega while full back Nelson will need to pass a late fitness test.
Former Liverpool forward Mark Gonzalez could get a rare start.
Getafe ended their run of four straight defeats with a morale-boosting 5-1 demolition of Sporting Gijon last weekend, led by hat-trick hero Roberto Soldado.
That victory moved them up to 11th in the table, three points ahead of Betis.
But their dour coach Victor Munoz was wary of a backlash from a side recently eliminated from the cup in front of their own fans.
"The atmosphere might not be ideal for them in the stadium but you never know. It could act as an extra motivation," Munoz said.
"We have to focus on our own game and on trying to link two consecutive victories which we have a good chance of doing in Seville against a team in difficulties. We'll have to see if we can make the most of it."
The club signed Serbian goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic as a replacement for the departed Roberto Abbondanzieri during the week, but Munoz assured Jacobo Sanz that he would be the first choice tomorrow.
Getafe will be without suspended midfielder Jaime Gavilan and defender David Cortes.
Betis failed to score in either leg of their quarter-final against the islanders registering a goalless draw at the Manuel Ruiz de Lopera on Wednesday to crash out 1-0 on aggregate.
Three matches without a win and a league position of 16th, just four points above the relegation places, had fans turning on the side and their coach after Wednesday's game.
Local media have suggested Chaparro could be on his way out of the club.
The players also came into training on Thursday to find threatening slogans daubed on the walls of the stadium, accusing them of being money-grabbers and of lacking a passion for the colours.
"The graffiti outside the stadium does not surprise us, but we have to forget about it and concentrate on beating Getafe on Sunday," striker Xisco said.
"The fans have made their feelings clear, but it isn't all of them, only a few feel that way."
The match against Getafe precedes a tough February fixture list that pitches them against city rivals Sevilla, leaders Barcelona, champions Real Madrid and then Villarreal in quick succession.
"It's in times like these that it's vital we all stand together," he added.
"We are calm about it in the dressing room and we're sure that if we can get back to playing the way we were earlier in the season we'll pull ourselves away from the foot of the table."
Betis have not scored in their last three games but are close to securing the services of former striker Ricardo Oliveira, though the deal is unlikely to be closed in time for an appearance on Sunday.
Chaparro will be without suspended defender Fernando Vega while full back Nelson will need to pass a late fitness test.
Former Liverpool forward Mark Gonzalez could get a rare start.
Getafe ended their run of four straight defeats with a morale-boosting 5-1 demolition of Sporting Gijon last weekend, led by hat-trick hero Roberto Soldado.
That victory moved them up to 11th in the table, three points ahead of Betis.
But their dour coach Victor Munoz was wary of a backlash from a side recently eliminated from the cup in front of their own fans.
"The atmosphere might not be ideal for them in the stadium but you never know. It could act as an extra motivation," Munoz said.
"We have to focus on our own game and on trying to link two consecutive victories which we have a good chance of doing in Seville against a team in difficulties. We'll have to see if we can make the most of it."
The club signed Serbian goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic as a replacement for the departed Roberto Abbondanzieri during the week, but Munoz assured Jacobo Sanz that he would be the first choice tomorrow.
Getafe will be without suspended midfielder Jaime Gavilan and defender David Cortes.
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