Team News (via Transfermarkt)
Zinedine Zidane confirmed that Eden Hazard will be part of the travelling squad after missing out last week. Marco Asensio is still a doubt, while Mariano Diaz (tonsillitis), Lucas Vazquez (muscular problems) are out for the game.
Real Betis midfielder Victor Camarasa is out till February 2021 with a nasty injury, while goalkeeper Dani Martin will also miss out on the tie.
Probable Lineups
Real Betis Predicted XI: Bravo; Emerson, Mandi, Bartra, Moreno; Rodriguez, Carvalho; Joaquin, Canales, Fekir; Iglesias (h/t Sportsmole)
Head-to-Head record
- Real Betis have defeated Madrid twice in their last 3 encounters, including a win at the Santiago Bernabeu in 2019.
- But before that, Madrid had won 4 of their last 5 meetings in dominant fashion.
- Zinedine Zidane has a bit of a topsy-turvy record as a manager against Betis, having won only 3 of his 8 meetings them as a manager – averaging 1.38 points per match.
Score predictions
Sports Mole’s Matt Law: Real Betis 1-2 Real Madrid
“Betis have been impressive in the early stages of the new season, while their recent record against Madrid is strong. Los Blancos will be determined to put their first victory of the campaign on the board, though, and we just fancy the champions to edge a tight affair in Seville.”
WhoScored: Real Betis 1-3 Real Madrid
“Borja Iglesias is still searching for his first goal of the new La Liga season, after goals from Cristian Tello, Nabil Fekir and William Carvalho over the last week or two. Real Madrid are searching for their first win of the season after dropping two points against Real Sociedad last weekend.”
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