In-depth Analysis
Real Betis recently suffered disappointment in the UEFA Europa League after being eliminated by Sporting Braga in the quarter-finals. However, they quickly bounced back in La Liga with a dramatic 3-2 away victory over Girona FC.
After 32 rounds of La Liga this season, Manuel Pellegriniâs side have collected 49 points from 12 wins, 13 draws and 7 defeats, sitting 5th in the table and holding a 5-point cushion over Celta Vigo in the race for European qualification.
Despite the important win, Betisâ overall form has been inconsistent, with just one victory in their last 11 matches across all competitions. At home in Estadio Benito VillamarĂn, they have earned 26 points from 15 league games, but recent performances have dipped, with only 1 win, 4 draws and 2 defeats in their last 7 home fixtures.
On the other side, Real Madrid come into this match after a 2-1 win over Deportivo AlavĂ©s, with goals from Kylian MbappĂ© and VinĂcius JĂșnior. However, a 9-point gap behind rivals FC Barcelona with only 6 matches remaining makes the title race extremely difficult.
Although the league crown looks out of reach, the win over AlavĂ©s was still crucial for Ălvaro Arbeloaâs side, as it ended a four-match winless run, which included two defeats to Bayern Munich and elimination from the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
With El ClĂĄsico still ahead, Real Madrid know the fight is not completely over. In a ânever say dieâ spirit, they will continue pushing for maximum points in the remaining fixtures.