Game Highlights
Betis second goal
💚 Cristian Tello off the bench and onto the scoresheet! #RealBetisRealMadridhttps://t.co/0RYcSR4OLV — beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) March 8, 2020
Full Time | Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid
Betis takes the three points and Madrid drop to second place in La Liga. Big win for Betis at home, they played their style of football and got the positive result.
90+4'
Chance for Benzema as he finesses the shot but it goes wide
90' Stoppage Time
The ref adds 5 mintues of stoppage time.
89'
Madrid are pressing for the goal but they cannot get in the Betis box, crosses are coming in from all sides.
86'
Chance for Madrid as they try to put numbers in the box but the ref Gonzalez Gonzalez calls offside as Ramos and Mariano jumped up for the ball.
82' | Goooooal BETIS!!!
The ex Barca player Cristian Tello puts the ball in the bottom right corner after a bad pass from Benzema to Ramos in the middle of the pitch.
79' | Substitution Madrid
Modric Out
Valverde In
76' | Substitution Betis
Alex Moreno Out
Alfonso Pedraza In
74' Yellow Cards Betis
Andres Guardado is shown the yellow after pulling down Vinicius Jr who was on the run, the Mexican had no other choice but to bring him down.
72' | Substitution Betis
Edgar Gonzalez Out
Guido Rodriguez In the former America player
70'
Shot for Madrid, Mendy cuts to his right and takes the shot after the parried shot from Robles lands at his feet.
68' | Substitution
Kross Out
Mariano In
67'
Betis get a free-kick on the left side just outside of the Madrid box but Madrid does well to clear the ball.
65' | Substitution Betis
Joaquin Out
Cristian Tello In
62'
Chance for Madrid as Casemiro gives a low cross to Vinicius who tries to hit the ball with the outside of the boot but the shot is weak.
Big Miss from the club legend Joaquin
🤯 Joaquin lets @realmadriden off the hook with yet another inexplicable miss from the hosts. #RealBetisRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/UIt9raBKiJ — beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) March 8, 2020
59' | Substitution Madrid
Marcelo Out
Ferland Mendy In
57' Yellow Card
Marcelo gets booked after the foul and some choice words towards the ref.
54'
Close chance for Betis as Joaquin is through on goal with no one defending him, Courtois comes out and Joaquin goes around him he decides to go for a pass across the goal but Modric is there to cover the goal and clear the ball.
52'
Another chance for Betis as they win a corner kick. Madrid are slow to press the short corner kicks.
49'
Betis continue pressing high as they did in the 1st half.
45' | Second Half Begins
2nd half is underway.
Madrid Equalize
All square at the break as @Benzema ends his 10-game barren run in front of goal with a "cool as a polar bear's backside" penalty. #RealBetisRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/lLzj4erNr0 — beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) March 8, 2020
Betis Highlight
Goal scored by Sidnei assist from Fekir.
⚡️GOAL: Sidnei pulverizes Madrid's net to put Betis in the driver's seat. #RealBetisRealMadrid https://t.co/ezXfYyhxOu
— beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) March 8, 2020
Halftime Score 1-1
Stay tuned during halftime for the goal highlights.
47' | Goal Real Madrid
Benzema takes the penalty shoots hard and low to his right and Madrid tie the game.
46' Penalty for Real Madrid
After a foul on Marcelo in the box the ref Gonzalez Gonzalez points at the penalty spot, penalty kick for Madrid and it looks like Benzema will be taking it.
45' Stoppage Time
The ref adds two extra mintues.
40' | Goal Betis
Sidnei blasts the ball into the back of the net after the Madrid players wait around for the ref to blow the whistle but he says no foul and Betis takes advantage, assist from Fekir.
38' | Shot
Marcelo crosses to Ramos but the shot goes well over.
36' | Shot
Sergio Canales gets free on the left side and puts in a low cross to Fekir who takes a first time shot but Courtois is there to save it, sensational save from the best shot stopper in the league.
Highlight
😳 "He thinks he's playing defense at the other end of the pitch. What. A. Miss."
Marc Bartra wastes a golden opportunity to break the deadlock. #RealBetisRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/oUAYYXIGN6 — beIN SPORTS USA (@beINSPORTSUSA) March 8, 2020
30' | Shot
Big chance for Bartra who is all alone but cannot time his jump correctly and heads the ball over the bar. Madrid are lucky not to concede on that play.
27'
Casemiro tackles Fekir as he tries to dribble towards goal, Casemiro took the harder hit and is very slow to get up. He may not be able to continue.
26'
Madrid try a counter attack but Barta is there to stop Vinicius from making the run down the right side.
23'
Cross from Moreno but the Madrid defenders get the ball out quickly, corner kick for Betis.
19'
Madrid kicks the ball out after Andres Guardado is kicked by his own teammate, gives the players a chance to catch their breath and rehydrate.
15' | Shot
Vinicius gets the ball in the Betis box makes a move to his right and tries the shot but it goes low and left, Madrid are gaining confidence.
14'
Betis are pressing high on the pitch and Madrid want to slow the game down and beat the press with possession in the opponents half.
11' | Shot
Marcelo tries a volley from inside the opponents box but he shoot high.
9'
Benzema has a chance to head to ball in the net but cannot get to the ball, cross from Modric.
6' | Shot
Moron takes a shot from 25 yards but goes over the bar, first shot of the game.
3'
Joaquin dribbles at the Madrid defence but Vinicius does well to track back and poke the ball away.
0' | Kick Off!
Game begins!
Teams are on the pitch and the Betis fans sing for their team, what an atmosphere we have for a fine game of Sunday night soccer.
Both teams are done warming up and have headed to to the dressing room. Teams should be out soon to do the coin flip and get the match started.
Estadio Benito Villamarin
This is the stadium where today's match will take place, located in Sevilla, Spain the capacity is 60,720.
Los Blancos have arrived!
👋 ¡Llegada al Benito Villamarín!#RMLiga #RealBetisRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/rWSlFihddA
— Real Madrid C.F.⚽ (@realmadrid) March 8, 2020
Madrid: Starting XI
Courtois; Militao, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Casemiro; Kroos, Modric, Lucas Vazquez, Vinicius JR; Benzema
📋✅ ¡XI inicial 🆚 @RealBetis! #RealBetisRealMadrid | #RMLiga pic.twitter.com/n1b5l7uoUg
— Real Madrid C.F.⚽ (@realmadrid) March 8, 2020
Betis: Starting XI
Robles; Emerson, Bartra, Sidnei, Alex Moreno; Edgar, Guardado; Joaquin, Canales, Fekir; Loren
🧭🧨🎳
— Real Betis Balompié 🌴💚 (@RealBetis) March 8, 2020
¡Nuestro once inicial para el #RealBetisRealMadrid!#DíaDeBetis pic.twitter.com/90xWhbzkjf
Everything ready in the locker room for the Madrid players to begin warming up.
👕✅ ¡Ya tenemos todo preparado en el vestuario!#RMLiga #RealBetisRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/ZuuVpgDy0D
— Real Madrid C.F.⚽ (@realmadrid) March 8, 2020
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Last Lineup: Real Madrid
Courtois; Marcelo, Ramos, Varane, Carvajal; Casemiro; Vinicius, Kroos, Isco, Valverde; Benzema
Last Lineup: Real Betis
Robles; Moreno, Sidnei, Mandi, Emerson; Gonzalez; Joaquin, Guardado, Canales, Fekir; Borja Iglesias
Team News: Real Madrid
For Los Blancos Eden Hazard requires surgery on his ankle and is unavailable for this match and maybe the rest of the season.
Asensio is still recovering from his long-term injury, but Rodrygo is available again after suspension.
Team News: Real Betis
Bartra returns from his ban but William Carvalho is a doubt after missing out last week.
Juanmi, Alfonso Pedraza and Diego Lainez are all out as well.
Struggling Season
Real Betis have really struggled this season not just in getting results but also in finding an identity on the field. The new signings haven't produced for them including last years big signing the Mexican Diego Lainez who has only played 441 minutes this season. Betis really need a result here as they sit 14th in the table. The Verdeblancos have won the last two games against Madrid but have lost at home in the last three La Liga games at home.
League Leaders
Real Madrid are coming into this game after winning El Clasico which is a huge confidence boost for them. They lead La Liga with 56 points and the one of the best defenses in the league only allowing 17 goals. Los Blancos have also been better as visitors, the last away match they lost was against Levante and have never lost back to back away matches.
Kick-off Time
The Real Betis vs Real Madrid match will be played at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Sevilla, Spain. The kick-off is scheduled at 4:00pm ET.
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