Real Madrid return to Bernabeu this Sunday for a crucial La Liga clash against Real Betis. Softfootball reported that Los Blancos are currently second in the table with 42 points from 18 matches, four behind Barcelona.
Real Madrid have already posted a video on their X handle showing they are getting ready for Real Betis, highlighting their focus on ending the first half of the season strongly. The capital side comes into this game after three straight wins, including a 3-2 Copa del Rey thriller over CF Talavera and a 2-0 La Liga victory against Sevilla.
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Real Betis have won three of their last four games, including a 4-0 victory over Getafe, and are sitting sixth in the table with 28 points from 17 matches. Pellegrini’s side have struggled on the road against Madrid historically, having last beaten Los Blancos at Bernabeu in May 2019, but they remain a dangerous and organised outfit capable of causing problems.
Team News
Real Madrid will be without Dani Carvajal (knee), Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), Eder Militao (hamstring), Brahim Diaz (AFCON), and Kylian Mbappé (knee), though there’s a slim chance the French forward could feature in the Super Cup. Gonzalo Garcia is expected to lead the line.
Real Betis miss Isco (muscle), Cedric Bakambu (AFCON), Abde Ezzalzouli (AFCON), and Sofyan Amrabat (AFCON), while Junior Firpo and Diego Llorente are doubts. Cucho Hernandez leads the attack with seven La Liga goals this season.
Possible Lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Huijsen, Rudiger, Carreras; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Guler; Rodrygo, G Garcia, Vinicius
Real Betis: Valles; Bellerin, Natan, Bartra, Gomez; Deossa, Roca; Antony, Fornals, Ruibal; Hernandez
Softfootball Prediction
Real Madrid 2-1 Real Betis. Without Mbappé, Madrid are slightly weakened, but home advantage and attacking quality should see them secure a narrow win in this competitive encounter.
