La Liga 2025-2026: Real Betis-Real Madrid, the probable formations

Friday at 9 p.m., at theo stadio de La Cartuja, the new round of the Spanish league opens with the advance between Manuel Pellegrini’s Betis and Real Madrid led by Álvaro Arbeloa. The hosts, rinvigoriti from thela recente victoria against Girona, puntano to conquistare a success of prestige to ward off Getafe, corntaon the crucial returnof Isco among the summoned players. On the other side, Real Madrid arrives in Seville with the intention of winning three points to avoid worsening the mood after the heavy elimination in the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich.

Pellegrini chooses a more solid formation in defense. In front of Valles, the defense will be led by central pair Bartra-Natan. In the midfield, Altimira and Fornals will flank Amrabat, while the offensive trident will rely entirely on the speed of Antony and Ezzalzouli to trigger central striker Cucho Hernandez.

Arbeloa still relies on his classic form. With Lunin between the posts, the defense sees Huijsen alongside Rudiger as the central pair with Carreras and Alexander-Arnold on the outsides. In midfield, Bellingham and Camavinga will manage the game with the help of Valverde and Brahim Diaz. In attack, headlights will be on the stellar Mbappé-Vinicius pair, ready to strike on the counterattack.

Probable lineups
REAL BETIS (4-3-3): Valles; Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Rodriguez; Fornals, Amrabat, Altimira; Antony, Cucho Hernandez, Ezzalzouli. All. Manuel Pellegrini.
REAL MADRID (4-4-2): Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Bellingham, Camavinga, Diaz; Mbappé, Vinicius. All. Arbeloa.