Ahead of a week of Champions League action, Real Madrid, under Carlo Ancelotti, travels to face Real Betis this Saturday. Real Madrid is currently level on points with FC Barcelona in the La Liga title race, with Atletico de Madrid close behind. Real Betis enters this match in good form, having won their last two games and aiming for a European competition spot. Here’s a preview of the match:
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, Mar. 1
- Location: Estadio Benito Villamarin, Seville, Spain
- Watch: ESPN Deportes | Stream: Fubo (try for free)
- Odds: Real Betis +320; Draw +300; Real Madrid -135
Team News
Real Betis: Real Betis will include former Manchester United player Antony in their squad. His red card from the previous game against Getafe was overturned. Antony has made a strong impact since joining the club, scoring three goals and providing two assists.
Potential Real Betis XI: Adrian; Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Rodriguez; Cardoso, Altimira; Antony, Isco, J Rodriguez; Hernandez.
Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe is expected to return to the starting lineup after missing the Copa del Rey match against Real Sociedad. Jude Bellingham will be serving the final game of his suspension.
Potential Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Modric, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius.
Match Prediction
Ancelotti’s team needs a victory to put pressure on Barcelona, who play Real Sociedad on Sunday. Prediction: Real Madrid 2, Real Betis 0.
