It is very early in the season, but things are not going according to plan for Real Madrid. They have only taken five points from a possible nine, thus far, heading into a Sunday clash with Real Betis. Which is not what was expected when you’re the reigning La Liga and European champions, who by the way added (arguably) the best player alive in Kylian Mbappe.
But again it is early, and Madrid have been dealing with some injuries to key players.
Real Madrid vs Real Betis FYIs
Kickoff: Sun. Sept. 1, 2024, 9:30 pm, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
Real Madrid Preview Material: Team News Starting XI Prediction
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La Liga Standings: Real Madrid 5th, 5 pts Real Betis 15th, 2 pts
La Liga Form: Real Madrid DWD Real Betis DD
Real Madrid Team News
There is no change in the team news, for Real Madrid, at this time. Jude Bellingham, David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga all remain out as long-term injury absentees. All three are expected back at various points later on this season. Obviously, being without Bellingham is going to slow them down quite a bit.
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Real Betis
Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Fran Garcia; Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler; Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
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