Real Betis faces Real Madrid in La Liga on Friday night, with Madrid seeking to pressure Barcelona in the title race. Betis aims for a top-five finish and Champions League qualification.
Key points
Real Betis faces Real Madrid in La Liga action
Match scheduled for Friday night
Real Madrid aims to pressure Barcelona in title race
Betis seeks top-five finish and Champions League qualification
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Real Betis vs Real Madrid â Match preview and team news
Real Betis and Real Madrid go head-to-head in La Liga action on Friday night.
The visitors arrive aiming to put the pressure on Barcelona in the title race, while Betis battle for a top-five finish and potential Champions League qualification.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid â Match preview and team news
Date:Â Friday, 24 April 2026
Kick-off:Â 20:00 BST
Venue:Â Estadio de La Cartuja
Team News
Real Madrid
Real Madrid heads into this clash grappling with a significant âdouble injury blowâ that has prematurely ended the season for two vital players.
They join a busy treatment room that includes goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who is recovering from a thigh issue, and Rodrygo, who remains out long-term with a cruciate ligament injury. On a more positive note, manager Ălvaro Arbeloa welcomes back RaĂșl Asencio, who has recovered from a bacterial illness.
Real Betis enters this fixture with a boost in attack but lingering concerns in their defensive line.
Manager Manuel Pellegrini welcomes back former Manchester United winger Antony, who is available for selection after serving a one-match suspension.
However, the backline is under pressure; Junior Firpo is officially ruled out with a muscle injury, while Diego Llorente and Ăngel Ortiz remain doubtful as they face late fitness tests for ankle and shoulder issues, respectively.
Midfielder Marc Roca is expected to push through ongoing foot discomfort to start, delaying a potential surgery until the seasonâs end. Currently battling for a Europa League qualification spot, Betis will rely on the creativity of Pablo Fornals and Abde Ezzalzouli to challenge Real Madrid.
Form
Real Betis
Betis bounced back from a seven-game winless run in La Liga to beat Girona 3-2 last time out. The Spaniards came from behind to edge a five-goal thriller, courtesy of Rodrigo Riquelmeâs 80th-minute goal. It was a much-needed result for Betis, whose top-four hopes faded amid recent results. Betis also suffered a disappointing Europa League quarter-final exit after losing 5-3 on aggregate to Braga.
Real Madrid
Alvaro Arbeloaâs side got back on track with a 2-1 win over Alaves in midweek. After a disappointing and dramatic Champions League exit to Bayern Munich, Los Blancos are facing a season without silverware. Real trail Barcelona by nine points in La Liga with six games to go. An inconsistent run, which includes three defeats in eight La Liga games, has opened up a significant gap.
