Real Madrid will be aiming to extend their perfect start to the 2026-27 season when they head to La Cartuja for Friday's clash with Real Betis.Los Blancos head into matchday four in second place in La Liga and level on nine points with Barcelona, while the hosts are in seventh spot after collecting six points from three games.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBetis are just days away from beginning their first Champions League campaign in 21 years, but Los Verdiblancos will need to negotiate a daunting game against Real Madrid, before turning their focus to European action.Jose Mourinho, meanwhile, has enjoyed a successful start to his second spell as Real Madrid boss, with Los Blancos already hammering Real Sociedad 4-1 and Malaga 4-0.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Friday 04 SeptemberVenue: Estadio La Cartuja, SevilleLa Liga (Matchday 4)Current standings: Real Madrid – 2nd (9 pts) | Real Betis – 7th (6 pts)Barcelona strike gold: Gabriel Jesus arrives for just €10mQualification implications: Real Madrid can temporarily go three points clear at the top of La Liga with a win, while Real Betis seek to bounce back into the top four ahead of their Champions League opener.Form GuideReal Betis❌ Loss vs Levante (2-5)✅ Win vs Valencia (1-0)✅ Win vs Real Sociedad (1-0)❌ Loss vs Inter Milan (0-1)➖ Draw vs Bournemouth (2-2)Real Madrid✅ Win vs Malaga (4-0)✅ Win vs Real Sociedad (4-1)✅ Win vs Espanyol (2-1)✅ Win vs Schalke (3-0)✅ Win vs Deportivo La Coruna (1-0)##NAJAVA_MECA_9930179##Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid (2026 La Liga)Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis (2026 La Liga)Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid (2025 La Liga)Real Madrid 2-0 Real Betis (2024 La Liga)Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis (2024 La Liga)Team NewsReal Betis❌ Diego Conde – Injured (out).❌ Aitor Ruibal – Injured (out).❌ Giovani Lo Celso – Injured (out).🟡 Dani Ceballos – Lack of match fitness, subject to assessment.Real Madrid❌ Raul Asencio – Injured (out).❌ Ferland Mendy – Injured (out).❌ Thiago Pitarch – Injured (out).❌ Rodrygo – Injured (out).❌ Eder Militao – Hamstring injury (out).🟡 Aurelien Tchouameni – Fitness race (doubtful).🟡 Endrick – Fitness race (doubtful).He didn't want to leave, but he had to: the emotional story behind Pablo Garcia's Betis exitPlayer to Watch: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)Vinicius Junior remains one of Real Madrid's most dangerous focal points in attack under Jose Mourinho.Three of his last five goals for Los Blancos have opened the scoring, frequently doing so inside the first 20 minutes – a trend that started in this exact fixture last April.With Kylian Mbappe drawing defender focus and Jude Bellingham operating dynamically behind him, Vinicius' directness on the wing will pose a continuous threat to a Betis backline that surrendered five goals last weekend.If Betis fail to contain his speed in transition, Vinicius can single-handedly dictate the outcome.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Real Madrid Win or Draw (Double Chance)🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Real Madrid Win & Both Teams to Score🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Real Madrid to Win 3-1Disclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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