Real Madrid Battles Real Betis: La Liga Stats & Head-to-Head Analysis
Real Madrid and Real Betis are set to clash in an exciting La Liga matchup. Both teams have made a few adjustments ahead of this encounter.
Team News: Key Changes for Real Madrid
Real Madrid has made significant changes to their lineup. Coach Xabi Alonso has opted for four new players in the starting XI following a 2-0 victory against Sevilla before the winter break.
- Kylian Mbappe will not participate due to injury.
- Dean Huijsen, Arda Guler, and Fran Garcia have been dropped from the starting squad.
- Federico Valverde, Alvaro Carreras, Eduardo Camavinga, and Gonzalo García have been introduced into the lineup.
Real Madrid Starting XI
The lineup for Real Madrid includes the following players:
- Thibaut Courtois (Goalkeeper)
- Alvaro Carreras
- Antonio Rudiger
- Asencio
- Federico Valverde
- Jude Bellingham
- Aurelien Tchouameni
- Eduardo Camavinga
- Rodrygo
- Vinícius Junior
- Gonzalo García
Substitutes include Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Andriy Lunin, Arda Guler, Dani Ceballos, Fran Garcia, Ferland Mendy, Mastantuono, Jimenez, Mestre, and Pitarch.
Real Betis: Keeping the Same Lineup
Real Betis, on the other hand, is unchanged from their last match. They recorded an impressive 4-0 victory against Getafe prior to the break.
Real Betis Starting XI
Here is the lineup for Real Betis:
- Rui Valles (Goalkeeper)
- Rodríguez
- Natan
- Marc Bartra
- Ortiz
- Roca
- Pablo Fornals
- Deossa
- Ruibal
- Hernandez
- Antony
The substitutes for Real Betis include Héctor Bellerin, Llorente, Altimira, Avila, Adrian, Gomez, Riquelme, Giovani Lo Celso, Junior Firpo, Lopez, and Garcia.
Match Preview and Importance
Both teams are looking to secure vital points in their quest for La Liga glory. The absence of star player Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid could play a crucial role in the match outcome. As the teams prepare for battle, fans eagerly anticipate the showdown between these two Spanish football giants.
