Real Betis VS Real Madrid

Real Madrid will look to preserve their flawless beginning to the 2026-27 La Liga campaign when they travel to face Real Betis at La Cartuja on Friday. Jose Mourinho’s side have collected nine points from their opening three matches and sit second only on goal difference, while Betis occupy seventh place with six points. The hosts began the season strongly with narrow victories over Real Sociedad and Valencia, but their momentum was halted by a 5-2 defeat against Levante. Manuel Pellegrini will be eager for a much-improved defensive performance, particularly against a Madrid attack that has already produced 10 goals this season. Betis can still take confidence from their impressive home record against Madrid, having avoided defeat in their last four meetings on home soil. Madrid, meanwhile, have looked increasingly convincing after a difficult opening-day victory over Espanyol. They followed that result with back-to-back 4-1 wins against Real Sociedad and newly promoted Malaga, with Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler among the key contributors in the latest victory. Mbappe has continued his strong scoring record in Spain, reaching 60 La Liga goals, while Madrid’s attacking depth gives Mourinho plenty of options. A victory in Seville would also move Madrid three points clear at the top before Barcelona play on Sunday and would mark their first away win against Betis since August 2021.