Real Madrid vs Real Betis
Real Madrid’s La Liga title-winning season will come to an end on Friday evening when fifth-placed Real Betis visits the Bernabeu.
Los Blancos, who won the league at the end of April, are coming off a 1-1 draw with Cadiz on Sunday. Meanwhile, Real Betis triumphed 2-0 over Granada in their last encounter.
Team News
Real Madrid
- David Alaba has been back in full training this week after recuperating from an adductor issue. However, he has been left out of Real Madrid’s squad for this encounter.
- Eden Hazard was also a concern due to a foot injury he sustained against Cadiz. But the Belgian international is fit to play on Friday.
- Marcelo, Gareth Bale, and Isco are also vying for a spot, despite the fact that all three might leave the club this summer.
- Thibaut Courtois, Vinicius Junior, and Karim Benzema were all rested against Cadiz, and Luka Modric was suspended. This round all four should start this match.
- Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy might return. Nonetheless, Casemiro could be rested in favor of Eduardo Camavinga, who could start alongside Modric and Kroos.
Real Betis
- Claudio Bravo, Victor Camarasa, and Martin Montoya are all absent due to injuries for Real Betis, although Marc Bartra is back after serving a ban.
- As the defender prepares to return to parent club Arsenal this summer, Hector Bellerin might make his farewell game for the Greens, and it would not be surprising to see the same lineup that faced Granada last time out.
- Willian Jose is battling for a starting berth at center-forward, but Borja Iglesias is expected to maintain his spot, while Joaquin and Andres Guardado will likely be forced to accept late substitution duties once more.
Prediction Analysis
Real Betis will be looking to finish above Real Sociedad in fifth place, while Real Madrid will only be concerned with avoiding injury. In normal conditions, we’d expect Ancelotti’s team to win by a single goal, but Real Betis might take advantage of Real Madrid’s preoccupation elsewhere to split the spoils at the Bernabeu.
Our prediction is Real Madrid 1-1 Real Betis.
Possible Lineup
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Nacho, Militao, Mendy; Kroos, Camavinga, Modric; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius;
Real Betis: Silva; Bellerin, Pezzella, Gonzalez, Moreno; Rodriguez, Carvalho; Canales, Fekir, Juanmi; Iglesias