Kylian Mbappé lives top scorer phase in Real Madrid. The Frenchman scored in the 2-1 victory over Alavés in the last round and should be the main name in attack this Friday. The team visits Real Betis for the 32nd round of LaLiga at Estádio de La Cartuja, at Sevilha, starting at 4pm (Brasília time).
Real Madrid occupies second place with 73 points. The team needs to win to reduce the distance to Barcelona, the tournament leader. Mbappé appears as a central piece amidst several absences in the Merengue squad.
Mbappé carries responsibility for attack command
The French striker has been decisive throughout the season. Ele forms a duo with Vinicius Jr on the front line. Álvaro Arbeloa, interim coach, bets on Mbappé’s speed and eye for goal to overcome absences.
Mbappé has accumulated dozens of goals this season and is coming off a good recent performance. Ele explores spaces in the center and sides of the field. Betis must mount a compact defense to try to neutralize the Frenchman’s attacks.
- Lunin
- Alexander-Arnold
- Rüdiger
- Huijsen
- Carreras
- Valverde
- Bellingham
- Tchouaméni
- Brahim
- Mbappé
- Vinicius Jr.
Betis prepares plan to tag Mbappé
The home team has 49 points and is fighting for a place in European competitions. Manuel Pellegrini has Antony, Cucho Hernández and Abde Ezzalzouli in the offensive sector. The fans in the neutral stadium must push initial pressure.
Betis lost Junior Firpo and has Diego Llorente as a doubt. The Andalusian team tends to be difficult at home and will try to exploit counterattacks. Mbappé has already decided important games against Spanish rivals.
Arbeloa manages injury crisis with Mbappé on the field
The interim coach handles absences from Rodrygo, Courtois, Militão, and others. Arbeloa set up the midfield with physical strength and counts on Mbappé to define the offensive actions.
Real Madrid beat Alavés with a direct contribution from Mbappé. The victory kept the team in the fight for the title. The Frenchman has impressive numbers in LaLiga and is among the tournament’s top scorers.
Recent Confrontos show balance
The two clubs have faced each other several times in recent years. Real Madrid has the advantage in terms of history, but Betis won the last game at home 2-1. In January, the Whites scored a rout.
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Streaming is exclusive on Disney+ to Brasil. ESPN also shows the game on closed TV. Coverage starts before 4pm with analysis and lineups.
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Competição:LaLiga 2025/2026 – 32nd roundEstádio:La Cartuja, SevilhaHorário:4pm (from Brasília)Previsão of the time:12°C to 21°C, partly cloudy skies and low chance of rain.
Mbappé represents Real Madrid’s great hope of victory. Betis tries to contain the Frenchman to score important points at home. The clash must be disputed and influence the final stretch of LaLiga.