Real Madrid will be aiming to extend their perfect start to the 2026-27 season when they head to La Cartuja for Friday's clash with Real Betis. Los Blancos head into matchday four in second place in La Liga, while the hosts occupy seventh spot after collecting six points from three games.
It's La Liga matchday four action on Friday, September 4, as Real Madrid travel to Andalusia to face a Betis side unbeaten at home to Los Blancos in their last four meetings. The Galacticos boss, in his second spell in charge, will be aiming to keep his side's winning streak alive before the international break.
Team Form
Real Betis: Unbeaten at home against Real Madrid in their last four meetings.
Real Madrid: Perfect start to the season, level on nine points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Key Stats & Head-to-Head
Real Madrid have not won away at Real Betis since a 1-0 success back in August 2021.
The reverse fixture in April ended 1-1, with Héctor Bellerín netting a stoppage-time equalizer for the hosts.
José Mourinho has faced Real Betis eight times previously, winning four, drawing one, and losing three.
Real Betis have scored in 11 consecutive league games since a goalless draw with Espanyol in April.
Kylian Mbappe netted his 60th La Liga goal in Real Madrid's recent 4-1 victory over Malaga.
Real Madrid have netted 10 goals across their opening three league fixtures this season.
Madrid have won their first three La Liga games in consecutive seasons, a club first.
What to Expect From Both Teams
Real Betis | Form: WWL
Manuel Pellegrini's men will be out to bounce back quickly from a shock 5-2 defeat to Levante that ended their unbeaten start to the campaign.
Despite the absences of Diego Conde, Aitor Ruibal, and Giovani Lo Celso, the hosts can still call on the likes of Isco and Pablo Fornals for creativity.
With a first Champions League campaign in 21 years edging closer, this clash offers a timely measure of where Los Verdiblancos truly stand.
Real Madrid | Form: WWW
José Mourinho's side arrive in Seville full of confidence, having scored ten goals across their three league fixtures so far this season.
Despite missing Raúl Asencio, Ferland Mendy, Thiago Pitarch, and Rodrygo through injury, Los Blancos still boast the firepower of Mbappé and Bellingham.
With Barcelona in action on Sunday, a win at La Cartuja would send Mourinho's men three points clear at the top of the table.
Predicted Lineups
Real Betis (possible):
Vallés, Bellerín, Llorente, Natan, García, Roca, Fornals, Antony, Isco, Riquelme, Cucho.
Real Madrid (possible):
Courtois, Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella, Valverde, Silva, Güler, Bellingham, Vinícius, Mbappé.
Matchups & Players to Watch
Dani Ceballos: The former Real Madrid midfielder returns to face his old club, though his lack of match fitness could keep him among the substitutes.
Kylian Mbappé: Real Madrid's talisman netted his 60th La Liga goal in the rout of Málaga and arrives at La Cartuja in electric form.
Isco: Yet another former Real Madrid midfielder in the Betis ranks, albeit with much more experience and match fitness than Ceballos and perhaps more important to the home team too.
Jude Bellingham: Involved in Real Madrid's opening goals this season, the Englishman will look to keep dictating play in Andalusia.
Odds Market on MSport
Real Betis/Home to win = 6.99
Real Madrid/Away to win = 1.41
Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.59
Over 3.5 total goals = 1.94
This clash presents a classic test of momentum: an in-form Real Madrid side chasing the top spot against a Betis team eager to bounce back from their first defeat of the season.
With Champions League football just days away for the hosts, La Cartuja is set for a compelling La Liga night.