Betis-Real Madrid: the league leader set to visit the Villamarín
Our team, unbeaten in 13 games, take on an opponent who have picked up 17 of their 25 points at home (4:15pm CET).
It's a tough outing for Real Madrid as they take on Betis on LaLiga matchday 16 (4:15pm CET). Ancelotti's side, who are top of the table, visit the Benito Villamarín with their sights set on extending their 13-match unbeaten run and maintaining their good momentum before facing a week with two games: the last of the Champions League group stage and another league fixture against Villarreal.
Our team has risen above both the hectic schedule and numerous injuries. They have five wins to their name between LaLiga and the Champions League, in which there has been one main character: Rodrygo. The Brazilian has found the net against Braga, Valencia, Cadiz, Napoli and Granada, and between them he has scored seven goals. Alongside him will be LaLiga's top scorer, Bellingham, who has 11 goals in 13 games and will be looking to add to his goalscoring tally.
"The game will be difficult but we are confident that we can do well," said Ancelotti at the pre-match press conference. Real Madrid is the team that has conceded the fewest goals in LaLiga and that defensive solidity will be fundamental to taking all three points from one of the most demanding grounds in Primera División.
The opposition
Betis start the day in seventh with a record of 6 wins, 7 draws and 2 defeats. Los Verdiblancos host Madrid after 10 consecutive unbeaten games. They have not lost this season at the Benito Villamarín, where they have won five of their seven league matches. William José is their top scorer with 6 goals, followed by Ayoze with 4.