In an attempt to stay ahead of Real Betis at the top of the La Liga standings, Real Madrid will travel to Seville on Saturday to play them.
Youngster Endrick scored the game’s lone goal as Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday.
https://youtu.be/9fF3FHvQZRY.
The return match between the two teams will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu in the Spanish capital on April 1st.
At the top of the league standings, Los Blancos and FC Barcelona are level on 54 points, but the Catalans lead because of a larger goal differential.
In their most recent La Liga match, Carlo Ancelotti’s team overcame Girona 2-0, aided by a spectacular volley from captain Luka Modrić.
🇭🇷🪄 Luka Modrić casually dropping goals like this at the age of 39. 🤩♾️ pic.twitter.com/S2Ipm6115Z
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) February 26, 2025
Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Real Betis
In the US, only one La Liga match is available for streaming on ESPN+, with ESPN Deportes providing Spanish-language coverage. The action is available on TSN+ for viewers in Canada.
When: 12:30 PM ET/9:30 AM PT on Saturday, March 1st
Where: Seville’s Estadio Benito Villamarin
In the US, you can watch on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
TSN+ is where to watch in Canada.
Real Madrid vs Real Betis Betting Odds
-140 for Real Madrid to win
Draw: +300
Real odds of winning: +330
Both sides will score (yes or no): -196 divided by +152
Goals over/under 3.5: +134 / -162
First goal scorer for Kylian Mbappé: +330
Goalscorer Vinicius Jr. at any time: +135
Isco will help or score: +170
Real Betis Projected Lineup vs Real Madrid
Despite his numerous injury concerns, Manuel Pelegrini, the manager of Betis, should be able to field a solid team for the visit from Real Madrid.
Signing for the winter Since his red card from the match against Getafe was revoked, Antony ought to be starting. Cucho Hernandez, a former Columbus Crew star striker, is expected to be another key winter addition to the assault.
While USMNT player Johnny Cardoso is expected to make another start at the base of midfield, Isco is probably going to be the one driving the offence against his old team.
Adrian (GK) – Youssouf Sabaly, Marc Bartra, Diego Llorente, Ricardo Rodriguez – Johnny Cardoso, Sergi Altimira – Antony, Isco, Jesus Rodriguez – Cucho Hernandez is the Real Betis starting lineup (4-2-3-1).
The following players were injured: Nobel Mendy (knee), Hector Bellerin (knock), William Carvalho (ACL), Angel Ortiz (ankle), Giovani Lo Celso (leg), Marc Roca (foot), Adbe Ezzalzouli (knock), and Pablo Fornals (knock).
Real Madrid Projected Lineup vs Real Betis
Jude Bellingham is serving the final game of a three-game suspension for a straight red, thus Madrid will be without him once more.
Luka Modrić might get another midfield start as a result, most likely accompanied by Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni. Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Kylian Mbappé should return to the attack after the Frenchman missed Wednesday’s trip to Donostia.
Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballos will miss this weekend’s match against Betis due to injuries they sustained this week.
Thibaut Courtois (GK) – Lucas Vázquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy – Aurelien Tchouameni, Luka Modrić, Federico Valverde – Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. is the Real Madrid starting lineup that is projected to be 4-3-3.
Jude Bellingham (straight red card), Jesus Vallejo (thigh), Dani Ceballos (leg), Eder Militao (ACL), and Dani Carvajal (knee) are all injured or suspended.
Jude Bellingham is serving the final game of a three-game suspension for a straight red, thus Madrid will be without him once more.
Luka Modrić might get another midfield start as a result, most likely accompanied by Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni. Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, and Kylian Mbappé should return to the attack after the Frenchman missed Wednesday’s trip to Donostia.
Jesus Vallejo and Dani Ceballos will miss this weekend’s match against Betis due to injuries they sustained this week.
Thibaut Courtois (GK) – Lucas Vázquez, Raul Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy – Aurelien Tchouameni, Luka Modrić, Federico Valverde – Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. is the Real Madrid starting lineup that is projected to be 4-3-3.
Jude Bellingham (straight red card), Jesus Vallejo (thigh), Dani Ceballos (leg), Eder Militao (ACL), and Dani Carvajal (knee) are all injured or suspended.
