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2022/23 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 24
Real Betis v Real Madrid
Estadio Benito Villamarín
Sevilla, Spain
Sunday, 5 March 2023
Kick-off is at 22h00
Real Betis will face off with Real Madrid in a
Spanish La Liga match at the Estadio Benito Villamarín on March 5.
Current Form
The Green and Whites edged out Elche CF 3-2 away on February 24 and they are now undefeated in their last three matches in the league.
Betis defeated Real Valladolid in their last game at home and the win ended their five-match winless run at the Estadio Benito Villamarín.
Meanwhile, Madrid drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid at home on February 25 as they extended their unbeaten run to three matches in La Liga.
The Whites have won two of their last three matches on the road, while the other game ended in a defeat to Real Mallorca on February 5.
What Is At Stake
Betis are having a good season as they find themselves placed fifth on the league standings - three points behind third-placed Real Sociedad.
The Green and Whites will be hoping to secure a victory over Madrid which would see Betis move into the top four if other results go their way.
Madrid are in the race to win the La Liga title and they are currently placed second on the table - seven points behind leaders, FC Barcelona with 15 games left.
Team News
Betis will be without Edgar Gonzalez, Sergio Canales, Rui Silva and Juan Cruz who are all nursing injuries.
Meanwhile, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo are currently nursing injuries and the Madrid trio is unlikely to feature against Betis.
Key Players
Borja Iglesias Quintas is Betis' most influential player having recorded the most goals (10) and assists (three) in the league than any other Green and Whites player this season.
Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini will have to come up with a plan to contain Madrid captain Karim Benzema who remains the Whites' main source of goals in the league having netted 11 times.
Quotes
"We conceded the goal due to the quality of the other team, something we have to take into account in football," Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said after their clash with Atletico.
"It also happened to them with our goal. These are things that can happen, but their goal came at a time when we could've pushed forward and that lowered the team's morale.
"It's quite normal that we are not at our best because it's the 17th game in 50 days, since 30 December."
Head-to-Head
Madrid secured a 2-1 win over Betis in their last meeting in La Liga with the match taking place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on 3 September 2022.
The Whites are undefeated in their last five matches against the Green and Whites in the league having registered three wins and two draws.
(Last Five La Liga Meetings)
Matches - 5
Betis - 0
Madrid - 3
Draws - 2
La Liga matchday 24 fixtures
Friday, March 3
21:00 - Real Sociedad v Cadiz CF
Saturday, March 4
14:00 - Getafe CF v Girona FC
16:15 - UD Almeria v Villarreal CF
18:30 - Real Mallorca v Elche CF
21:00 - Atletico Madrid v Sevilla FC
Sunday, March 5
14:00 - Real Valladolid v RCD Espanyol
16:15 - FC Barcelona v Valencia CF
18:30 - Rayo Vallecano v Athletic Bilbao
21:00 - Real Betis v Real Madrid
Monday, March 6
21:00 - CA Osasuna v Celta Vigo
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