Article by Cosmin Nistor, Mihai Șovei – Published Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:57 p.m. / Updated Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:57 p.m.
Real Betis and Real Madrid meet tonight from 22:00 in a match of the 32nd round of La Liga. The match will be broadcast in liveTEXT format on GSP.ro and on TV on the Prima Sport 2 and Digi Sport 2 programs.
The Galacticos are hoping for a result that will keep them in the hunt for league leaders Barcelona. At the moment, the distance between the two teams is 9 points, with 6 stages left to play.
LIVE 22:00 » Real Betis – Real Madrid
Starting teams at Real Betis – Real Madrid:
Real Betis (4-2-3-1): Valles – Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez – Amrabat, Fidalgo – Antony, Fornals, Ezzalzouli – Bakambu
reserves: Lopez – Altimira, Avila, C. Hernandez. Deossa, Gomez, Isco, D. Llorente, Lo Celso, Riquelme, Roca, Ruibal
Coach: Manuel Pellegrini
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Lunin – Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, F. Mendy – Valverde, Pitarch – B. Diaz, Bellingham, Vinicius – Mbappe
reserves: Jimenez – Aguado, Alaba, Asencio, Camavinga, Carreras, Carvajal, Cestero, F. Garcia, G. Garcia, Angel, Mastantuono
Coach: Alvaro Arbeloa
Referee: Cesar Soto Grado
Stadium: Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville
The “Galacticians”, in pursuit of the FC Barcelona leader
Real Betis suffered a disappointment in the Europa League last week, being knocked out in the quarter-finals by Braga, but bounced back with a win in La Liga on Tuesday night, recording a 3-2 win away to Girona.
Real Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich last week, also in the quarter-finals, but won their last La Liga match 2-1 at home to Deportivo Alaves.
In the round match between the two, the “galacticos” prevailed with an improbable 5-1.
With 6 rounds to go in the La Liga season, Real Madrid are in 2nd place, 9 points behind leaders FC Barcelona. The two great rivals will meet on May 10, in El Clasico.
The 2 coaches prefaced tonight's duel.
Our team is in good form, very aware of the stakes of the game. I've always said it: it's important to be strong in both scenarios, whether it's qualifying for Europe or winning La Liga. Now we have to try to finish these six games strong, aiming for European qualification next season.
– Manuel Pellegrini, Real Betis coach
My main objective should not be to motivate the Real Madrid players. If there's one thing a Real Madrid player must have, it's a strong sense of self-discipline. My main concern is to prepare them for what they will encounter in the field. Our opponents have a special motivation when they play against Real Madrid. We must wear this shirt with pride and understand what it stands for.
– Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid coach
La Liga standings
