26 August 2021, 19:53 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Spanish La Liga fixture, Real Betis Balompie vs. Real Madrid C.F. kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 28 at the Benito Villamarín.
Preview Real Betis La Liga, Aug 28, 2021
Preview Real Betis will return behind Friday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz F.C. on home soil at the Benito Villamarín. The visitors earned a penalty following a foul on the goal-bound Lozano by Betis' goalkeeper, Rui Silva. Àlvaro Negredo stepped up but failed to convert on his first attempt. However, he was lucky enough to get the second chance. The VAR had spotted Rui Silva a yard ahead from the goal line. A minute later, for the re-take, Negredo (11' P.) fired past Rui Silva. But Betis would salvage a point, courtesy of a header from Juanmi (21'). The draw leaves Betis in 10th place with 2 points after two games, 0W, 2D & 0L. On Match Day 3, the Greens will try once more as they continue in search of their first win in the new season. Manual Pellegrini is tipped to adopt the attacking 4—2—3—1 formation which could see Borja Iglesias leading the onslaught against the White House. The Glorious ones could be without right-back, Youssouf Sabaly who is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Preview Real Madrid La Liga, Aug 28, 2021
Preview Latest reports from Spain reveal Real Madrid have made an official bid for PSG's Kylian Mbappe, - to the tune of €160M. However, it appears the bid was rebuffed with PSG slamming a €220M price tag of the skilful forward. It appears the French forward would remain at the Parc des Princes until the end of his contract. Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti would like to distance himself from the club's transfer activities and focus on Match Day 3 for a quick return to winning ways. Last weekend, Madrid picked up a hard-fought 3-3 draw against Levante. Gareth Bale (5') had put Madrid in front but the advantage vaporized right after the break when Roger Marti (46') found the back of the net. Levante found another goal through Jose Campana (57') to establish a lead before Vinicius Junior (73') levelled the scoreline. Vinicius returned (85') for the brace to salvage a point for Madrid after Levante had grabbed the lead through Rober Pier (79'). The draw leaves Madrid in 3rd place with 4 points after two games: 1W, 1D & 0L. An attacking 4—3—3 formation with Benzema playing alongside Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale is expected on Saturday. After a brilliant performance against Levante, Vinicius Junior could be up for a starting spot. On availability, Toni Kroos and French left-back, Ferland Mendy remain doubtful for this fixture alongside Luka Modric.