Spanish giants Real Madrid will look to reclaim the top spot in La Liga when they travel to face Real Betis on Saturday evening. Los Blancos are currently second, level on points with leaders Barcelona but behind on head-to-head record. Meanwhile, seventh-placed Real Betis are aiming to boost their European qualification hopes for the 2025-26 season.
📅 Match Date: March 1, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 11:15 PM
🏟 Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarín, Seville
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Real Betis’ Form
Manuel Pellegrini’s side are coming off a 2-1 victory over Getafe and have lost just once in their last five La Liga matches (W3, D1). They currently sit seventh, level on points with Rayo Vallecano, as they push for a European qualification spot.
Betis will be the fresher of the two teams, with Real Madrid having played a midweek Copa del Rey clash. The home side has also been solid at Benito Villamarín, securing an impressive 3-0 win over Real Sociedad in their last home fixture.
Real Madrid’s Form
Los Blancos secured a narrow 1-0 win against Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, following a 2-0 league victory over Girona. With Barcelona playing on Sunday, Real Madrid will move to the top of the table—at least temporarily—if they avoid defeat.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men have struggled against Betis in recent years, winning only two of their last six La Liga meetings. However, they remain unbeaten against them since March 2020.
Head-to-Head and Key Stats
✅ Recent Meetings: Three of the last four La Liga clashes between these two teams have ended in draws.
✅ Away Strength: Real Madrid have the third-best away record in La Liga this season, collecting 23 points from 13 games.
✅ Defensive Stability: Betis have conceded just three goals in their last five league matches.
Players to Watch
⭐ Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): Expected to return after missing the Copa del Rey match, his presence could be a game-changer.
⭐ Antony (Real Betis): The on-loan winger has been in fine form with three goals and two assists in five appearances.
Match Prediction
Real Madrid have drawn their last two away games against Betis, and another close encounter is likely. However, with Mbappé back in the lineup, Los Blancos might just edge a crucial win.
🔮 Prediction: Real Betis 1-2 Real Madrid
Where to Watch from Nepal
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