Real Madrid v Real Betis: How to watch, TV channel, kick-off time, head-to-head stats and team news

Real Madrid have made a stuttering start to their title defence but Carlo Ancelotti's side should underline their quality with a home win over Real Betis on Sunday evening.

After winning their 36th Spanish crown last season, Real have began with a win and two draws in 2024/25, while marquee summer signing Kylian Mbappe has yet to find the net in La Liga.

Betis, meanwhile, have started the campaign with draws against Girona and Alaves, although Manuel Pellegrini's men did seal qualification for the UEFA Conference League in midweek.

How to watch Real Madrid v Real Betis, TV channel and live stream

Real Madrid v Real Betis will be available to watch on bet365's Sports Live Streaming service and will be broadcast on Premier Sports 1 in the UK.

Real Madrid v Real Betis kick-off time, date and venue

Real Madird host Real Betis at their Estadio Santiago Bernabeu home in Madrid, and the clash kicks off at 20:30 BST on Sunday 1st September 2024.

Real Madrid v Real Betis stats and head-to-head record (H2H)

Last season, both encounters between the sides ended in draws - 0-0 at the Bernabeu in May and 1-1 in Seville in December.

So far this season, Los Blancos' only league win has come against Valladolid (3-0), while they have been held to draws by Las Palmas and Real Mallorca (both 1-1).

Los Beticos have drawn both of their first two league games, 1-1 at home to Girona and 0-0 at Alaves.

Real Madrid v Real Betis head-to-head record (H2H)

Real Madrid wins	25
Draws	15
Real Betis wins	7

(*H2H stats refer to all competitions).

Real Madrid v Real Betis team news

Real Madrid team news

England international Jude Bellingham remains out with a leg injury, while David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga are both also still on the sidelines.

Defender Jesus Vallejo is doubtful for the hosts, while Endrick, Dani Carvajal, Arda Guler and Rodrygo could all be included in the starting XI if Ancelotti makes changes.

Real Betis team news

Former Real Madrid midfielder Isco, along with Nobel Mendy and Cedric Bakambu, are set to miss out through injury, while defender Marc Bartra is doubtul.

Chimy Avila is expected to have recovered from a recent illness to be fit.