Real Madrid vs Real Betis LIVE: Latest updates - LaLiga 24/25

Los Blancos welcome Betis to the Bernabeu in a top-of-the-table clash

Real Madrid will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the LaLiga table when they host Real Betis on Saturday.

Los Blancos are currently two points clear of second-placed Barcelona, while Betis are third, a further two points adrift.

The match is set to be a close encounter, with both teams in good form.

Head-to-head, Real Madrid have won the last three meetings between the two sides, including a 2-1 victory in the Copa del Rey earlier this season.

However, Betis will be confident of causing an upset, having won three of their last four away matches in LaLiga.

The match will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, and will kick off at 21:00 CET.

Team news

Real Madrid: Karim Benzema is a doubt for the match with a muscle injury, while Ferland Mendy is out with a knee problem. Toni Kroos is also a doubt, having missed training this week with a stomach bug.

Real Betis: Nabil Fekir is a doubt for the match with a knock, while Sergio Canales is out with a long-term injury. Willian Jose is also a doubt, having missed training this week with a back problem.

Predicted lineups

Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Rudiger; Modric, Camavinga, Valverde; Asensio, Vinicius, Rodrygo

Real Betis: Silva; Sabaly, Pezzella, Gonzalez, Moreno; Paul, Carvalho; Rodri, Canales, Fekir; Iglesias

Key stats

• Real Madrid have won their last three matches against Real Betis in all competitions.
• Real Betis have won three of their last four away matches in LaLiga.
• Karim Benzema has scored 10 goals in his last 10 matches for Real Madrid.
• Nabil Fekir has scored 5 goals in his last 5 matches for Real Betis.

What the managers said

"We know that Real Betis are a very good team, and they will be a tough opponent," said Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti. "But we are confident that we can get the win."

"We are going to Madrid to win," said Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini. "We know that it will be a difficult match, but we have the quality to get the result we want."

Live updates

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Kick-off: 21:00 CET