Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga

 

Real Betis host Real Madrid on Friday, September 4, 2026, in a highly anticipated La Liga Matchday 4 fixture at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM CEST (12:30 AM IST on September 5).

Real Madrid arrive in Seville with a perfect record after three league matches, collecting nine points and scoring 10 goals while conceding only two. José Mourinho's side have made an excellent start to the campaign and will be aiming to maintain their 100% record.

Kylian Mbappé has already emerged as one of Madrid's biggest attacking threats, with four league goals in the opening three matches. Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Jr. and Arda Güler also provide Mourinho with considerable attacking creativity, while the team's defensive record has been equally encouraging.

Real Betis have made a mixed start. They currently sit seventh with six points, having won two of their opening three matches. Their most recent outing ended in a disappointing 5–2 defeat to Levante, so Manuel Pellegrini's side will be determined to respond against one of the league's title favourites.

The hosts can still take confidence from their previous meetings with Madrid. Real Betis have been difficult opponents for Real Madrid in recent years, particularly at home, and Madrid have struggled to win away at Betis. However, Real Madrid's 5–1 victory in their previous meeting last season demonstrated the damage they can cause when their attack clicks.

The match will be played at La Cartuja rather than Betis' usual Benito Villamarín, adding another unusual element to the fixture. Even so, Betis will look to use their home support and attacking quality to disrupt Madrid's rhythm.

Tactically, Betis will need to prevent Madrid's forwards from finding space between the lines while remaining dangerous when they win possession. Madrid, meanwhile, will look to dominate the ball, stretch the Betis defence and take advantage of the hosts' recent defensive problems.

Prediction

Betis have enough quality to make this difficult, but Real Madrid's perfect start, attacking firepower and stronger defensive record make them favourites.

Prediction: Real Betis 1–3 Real Madrid