Betis-Real Madrid: going for the second away win of the week
After victory over Real Sociedad in the cup, The Whites go to the Benito Villamarín in search of three points which would give us top spot in the league (6:30 pm CET).
Real Madrid return to LaLiga action three days after the Copa del Rey victory over Real Sociedad. Ancelotti's men visit Betis at the Benito Villamarín with the aim of taking the three points which would send them top of the league, at least temporarily, with our title rivals playing later in the weekend.
Our team arrive in Seville in great form after winning the last three matches (Manchester City, Girona and Real Sociedad). This afternoon they are looking for another LaLiga win before facing another important week that brings two derbies at the Bernabéu: the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atlético and the LaLiga matchday 27 against Rayo.
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“I'm going to put out the best team because these are three vital points in the fight for LaLiga”, said Ancelotti at the press conference prior to the match. The Italian coach will be without Bellingham, Valverde and Ceballos. Courtois and Mbappé return to the squad after being rested for the Cup. The Frenchman is the team's top scorer and was decisive against Betis in the first leg, scoring a brace in the 2-0 win.
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The Andalusian side start the day in seventh place with a record of 9 wins, 8 draws and 8 defeats. Pellegrini's men, who have only lost two home games in La Liga, host Real Madrid after beating Getafe (1-2) and Real Sociedad (3-0) in their last league matches.