"Real Madrid head into the new year with 42 points from 18 league matches, having recorded 13 wins, three draws and two defeats so far this season. Los Blancos closed out 2025 in strong fashion, securing three consecutive victories across all competitions. League wins over Alaves and Sevilla were followed by a 3-2 Copa del Rey success against CF Talavera, restoring confidence after a brief wobble late in the year that saw them relinquish top spot."
"They also remain in contention in the Champions League, sitting seventh in the overall table with four wins from six matches. Real Betis arrive in the capital in encouraging form after ending 2025 with a convincing 4-0 win over Getafe. Manuel Pellegrini's side have won three of their last four matches in all competitions and continue to position themselves well for a European finish."
"Real Madrid will be without several key players for their first match of the year. Dani Carvajal, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eder Militao, Brahim Diaz and Kylian Mbappe are all unavailable due to injury or international duty. Mbappe picked up a knee injury in training earlier this week, though there is optimism he could return in time for the Spanish Super Cup."
Real Madrid will host Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday in La Liga. Real Madrid sit second with 42 points from 18 matches after 13 wins, three draws and two defeats, and ended 2025 with three consecutive victories across competitions. Real Madrid remain in contention for the Spanish Super Cup and the Champions League but will be without several key players through injury or international duty. Real Betis lie sixth with 28 points from 17 matches, have lost three times and drawn seven, and arrive in form after a 4-0 win over Getafe.
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