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Analysis of the match between Real Betis and Real Madrid
Real Betis recently suffered disappointment in the UEFA Europa League after being eliminated by Sporting Braga in the quarter-finals. However, they quickly bounced back in La Liga with a dramatic 3-2 away victory over Girona FC.
After 32 rounds of La Liga this season, Manuel Pellegrini’s side have collected 49 points from 12 wins, 13 draws and 7 defeats, sitting 5th in the table and holding a 5-point cushion over Celta Vigo in the race for European qualification.
Despite the important win, Betis’ overall form has been inconsistent, with just one victory in their last 11 matches across all competitions. At home in Estadio Benito Villamarín, they have earned 26 points from 15 league games, but recent performances have dipped, with only 1 win, 4 draws and 2 defeats in their last 7 home fixtures.
On the other side, Real Madrid come into this match after a 2-1 win over Deportivo Alavés, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior. However, a 9-point gap behind rivals FC Barcelona with only 6 matches remaining makes the title race extremely difficult.
Although the league crown looks out of reach, the win over Alavés was still crucial for Álvaro Arbeloa’s side, as it ended a four-match winless run, which included two defeats to Bayern Munich and elimination from the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
With El Clásico still ahead, Real Madrid know the fight is not completely over. In a “never say die” spirit, they will continue pushing for maximum points in the remaining fixtures.
