This weekend sees the continuation of La Liga Santander, which features a series of intense and difficult matches as the league begins to take shape. Real Betis, one of the surprises in the league since it began and a team that has won all three of its games this season will face Real Madrid in gameweek 4.
The two teams are now separated on the league log by a goal differential of +6 for Real Madrid and +5 for Real Betis, making these two teams the only clubs in La Liga with a 100% winning record since gameweek one.
This match promises to be quite challenging and exciting as well because it will give both clubs the ideal opportunity to move clear of one another in the league standings.
This encounter promises to be very tricky and thrilling as well since it will provide a perfect opportunity for both clubs to edge past each other clear on the league table.
Carlo Ancelloti’s team will need to put on a strong showing and a winning attitude on Saturday given their recent dominance in league games.
Madrid and Barcelona are only separated by two points, and if Madrid loses ground on Saturday, Barcelona will have a greater opportunity of catching up to or passing the Los Blancos in the standings.
Despite not defeating Betis at the Bernabeu since March 2017, the Madrid supporters all over the world need a victory.
WHEN AND WHERE?
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu.
Date: Saturday, September 3rd, 2022.
Time: 2:15pm.
TEAM NEWS
Victor Camarasa and Martin Montoya are still receiving medical attention, but German Pezzella is no longer able to play because of the red card he received against Osasuna the previous time around.
At the back, Luiz Felipe is expected to take the place of Pezzella. Further forward, Rodri might be replaced by Sergio Canales.
Due to fitness issues, Real Madrid was without Nacho, Alvaro Odriozola, and Jesus Vallejo against Espanyol. However, these players might be ready for this game.
In addition to Rodrygo, who is competing for a spot on the right side of the front three, Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy are anticipated to return to the starting lineup.
However, considering his defensive prowess and the fact that Ancelotti will undoubtedly be concerned of the threat that Real Betis can pose, Federico Valverde may just receive the nod once more.
With Casemiro leaving the team, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Aurelien Tchouameni should once again be joined in central midfield by Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Vazquez, and Aurelien Tchouameni.
POSSIBLE LINEUPS
Real Madrid predicted XI vs Real Betis: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos, Tchouameni, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius.
Real Betis predicted XI vs Real Madrid: Silva; Ruibal, Felipe, Gonzalez, Moreno; Rodriguez, Carvalho; Canales, Fekir, Juanmi; Iglesias.
