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August 31, 2024
Kylian Mbappe looks to score the first goal for Spain as Los Blancos hosts Los Verdes Blancos.
Real Madrid will host Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday as Kylian Mbappe continues his quest for his first goal in Spanish league football. While the French superstar has already found the net for Los Blancos in the UEFA Super Cup, his debut goal in La Liga has yet to come, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side struggling to find their rhythm. Their opponents, Real Betis, are also seeking a breakthrough, making this match a potential turning point for Mbappe against Manuel Pellegrini’s team.
Real Madrid raised hopes with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup, where Mbappe scored, but disappointing draws against Mallorca and Las Palmas, along with a late win over Valladolid, have contributed to a frustrating start to the season for the reigning Spanish and European champions. Despite extending their unbeaten league run to 35 games, Los Merengues are already losing ground at the top of the La Liga standings. There is a growing sense of urgency for Mbappe and his teammates to find their form and build cohesion.
Betis, however, has proven to be a tricky opponent for Real Madrid, with the last three encounters between the teams ending in draws. Balancing their UEFA Conference League commitments has also impacted Los Beticos, who have secured a place in the group stage after a comfortable win over Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih. With a game in hand against Getafe, Betis will now focus on earning their first La Liga win at the Santiago Bernabeu since 2019.
Including key storylines, how you can watch the game live, and more essential details to get you ready for the action:
Time: 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 1. ETA
Santiago Bernabeu is located in Madrid, Spain.
TV: ESPN Deportes; live stream: Fubo (free trial available)
Odds: Draw +480; Betis +1000; Real -350
Real Madrid is looking to return to winning form after drawing away matches against Mallorca and Las Palmas following their UEFA Super Cup victory and a late win against Valladolid. Meanwhile, Real Betis is still searching for its first win of the season. With only two matches played so far, its two draws aren’t a significant concern, especially if it can avoid defeat against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham remains sidelined, and David Alaba is still on the path to recovery. Eduardo Camavinga is also unavailable, and Jesús Vallejo is doubtful after missing the last few games. Carlo Ancelotti might consider bringing Dani Carvajal, Arda Güler, and Rodrygo back into the starting lineup.
Possible Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Güler, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Real Betis: Nabil Mendy, Cedric Bakambu, and Isco are expected to miss out, although Marc Bartra might have a slim chance of returning. Chimy Avila is likely to be back in action following an illness. At the same time, Nabil Fekir has departed and will be replaced by Gio Lo Celso.
Possible Real Betis XI: Silva; Sabaly, Llorente, Natan, Perraud; Carvalho, Roca; Fornals, Ruibal, Ezzalzouli; Chimy.
Real Madrid should have just enough to edge past Betis, though it won’t be easy, as most of their La Liga matches have shown so far. If Mbappe continues to struggle, we might see Ancelotti make an early substitution in hopes of changing their attacking dynamics. Prediction: Real Madrid 1, Betis 0.
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