Real Betis 2-3 Real Madrid LIVE! LaLiga result, latest news and reaction

1/19
Ben Hayward27 September 2020

Welcome to the Evening Standard’s LIVE coverage of Real Betis vs Real Madrid.

Zinedine Zidane’s side picked up their first win of the league campaign against a Betis team who sat second in the league after back-to-back victories.

Fede Valverde gave Madrid a first-half lead after Karim Benzema's early effort was ruled out for offside, before Betis hit back and turned the game on its head thanks to Aissa Mandi and William Carvalho.

Emerson's own goal levelled the clash once more and the Brazilian was later sent off before Marc Bartra's handball was punished by a Panenka penalty from Sergio Ramos.

Relive all the match action with Standard Sport's Ben Hayward in Spain...

Can’t see the Real Betis vs Real Madrid live blog? Click here to access our desktop page.

Prediction: Real Betis 0-1 Real Madrid

Though Beits have made a fast start to La Liga, Real Madrid were simply sensational in their run to the title last season.

After returning from the break due to coronavirus, Los Blancos won 10 straight games to claim the title in emphatic style.

And while they looked less than frightening in their season opener against Sociedad, I'm expecting an improved performance on Saturday.

How to watch: TV and live stream

TV Channel: UK viewers will be able to watch the match on Premier Sports, in conjunction with LaLigaTV, which holds the rights to show Spanish football across the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Viewers with a Sky subscription can sign up to watch LaLigaTV for free until October 15, while those who don't have the same time to sign up and stream matches on Premier Player.

26 September 2020

1 min: Betis on the ball early on...

26 September 2020

The match is under way in Seville!

26 September 2020

Real Madrid's last LaLiga loss came in this fixture

Real Madrid roared to the title last season thanks to 10 wins in a row after lockdown, before finishing the campaign with an entertaining draw at Leganes.

But prior to the enforced break due to coronavirus, Los Blancos were beaten 2-1 by Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin back in March.

That remains Madrid's last LaLiga loss and Zidane admitted his frustration later on as it saw his side fall two points behind behind Barca in the title race.

Photo: Getty Images

26 September 2020

Fede Valverde and Casemiro return in midfield

There was no place in the starting line-up for Fede Valverde or Casemiro in last weekend's 0-0 draw at Real Sociedad, although the Brazilian did come on a substitute at Anoeta.

Both players are included in the XI tonight as Zidane opts for extra legs in midfield against Real Betis and former Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini.

26 September 2020

Benzema and Jovic both start for Real Madrid

Karim Benzema and Luka Jovic are paired together in attack tonight for Real Madrid as coach Zinedine Zinedine opts for a different formation following last weekend's 0-0 draw away to Real Sociedad.

"Yes, they can play together," ZIdane said in his pre-match press conference on Friday. "But as always, we are going to have a lot of matches. We could play a different way.

"Every game is a different opponent, all of them are different and you can choose. But I have never thought that Jovic and Karim couldn't play together. It could happen."

26 September 2020

Real Betis XI: Joel Robles; Emerson, Mandi, Bartra, Alex Moreno; Carvalho, Guido Rodriguez; Joaquin, Canales, Fekir; Sanabria.

Subs: Dani Rebollo, Montoya, Fran Delgado, Sidnei, Víctor Ruiz, Paul, Aitor, Juanmi, Loren, Tello, Borja Iglesias.

26 September 2020

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Mendy; Casemiro, Kroos, Valverde, Odegaard; Benzema, Jovic.

Subs: Lunin, Altube, Nacho, Modric, Mayoral, Vazquez, Odriozola, Vinicius, Isco, Rodrygo.

26 September 2020

Real Betis XI confirmed

Photo: Twitter (Real Betis)

26 September 2020

Real Madrid XI confirmed

Photo: Twitter (Real Madrid CF)

26 September 2020

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage of Real Betis vs Real Madrid.

Latest updatesOlder updates