Real Betis faces Real Madrid at the Estadio de La Cartuja on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Matchday 4 of La Liga. The Real Betis vs Real Madrid match brings together two sides with different starts to the campaign, as Madrid looks to maintain its perfect record while Betis seeks a response after a heavy defeat.
The Real Betis vs Real Madrid clash today also presents another difficult away test for José Mourinho’s side. Real Madrid has won its opening three league games, while Betis has taken six points from its first three matches.
Real Betis’ Last 5 Matches
Real Betis’ last five matches include a 5–2 loss to Levante, a 1–0 win over Real Sociedad, a 1–0 defeat to Inter Milan, a 2–2 draw with AFC Bournemouth and a 3–1 victory over Arsenal.
That run gives Betis two wins, one draw and two defeats from its last five matches.
Real Madrid’s Last 5 Matches
Real Madrid’s latest five matches include a 4–0 win over Málaga, a 4–1 victory against Real Sociedad, a 2–1 win over Espanyol, a 3–0 victory against Schalke 04 and a 1–0 win over Deportivo La Coruña.
Madrid therefore enters the fixture with five consecutive victories across its latest competitive and preseason matches.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid Last 5 Meetings
The recent head-to-head record is much closer than Madrid’s current league form suggests. Real Madrid won two of the last five meetings, Betis won one and two ended in draws.
The most recent meeting finished 1–1 in April 2026. Madrid previously won 5–1 in January 2026, while Betis recorded a 2–1 home victory in March 2025. The other two meetings ended in a 2–0 Madrid win and a 0–0 draw.
Real Betis vs Real Madrid Results Today
Today’s Real Betis vs Real Madrid result will show whether Madrid can maintain its perfect start against a side that has recently made this fixture difficult in Seville.
Half-Time Update
Real Betis and Real Madrid remain level at 0-0 at halftime after a fast-paced first half at Estadio de La Cartuja. Real Madrid have controlled 54 percent possession and created several clear openings, but Álvaro Valles has kept Betis in the contest. Betis have threatened on the counter while defending under sustained pressure, setting up an intriguing second half with both sides still searching for the breakthrough.
Key Match Moments
1′ Kickoff: Real Betis get the match underway.
4′ Early Pressure – Real Madrid: Vinícius Júnior creates the first corner after his cross is cleared by Natan.
12′ Missed Chance – Real Madrid: Vinícius Júnior shoots wide after combining brilliantly with Jude Bellingham.
20′ Counter-Attack – Real Betis: Antony leads a quick break before his cutback reaches Cucho Hernández, whose effort is blocked for a corner.
25′ Offside – Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé is flagged offside after Arda Güler’s defense-splitting pass.
31′ Double Save – Real Betis: Álvaro Valles denies Jude Bellingham before producing another superb save to stop Arda Güler from the rebound.
38′ Substitution – Real Betis: Injured defender Diego Llorente is replaced by Marc Bartra.
42′ Defensive Hold – Real Betis: Betis withstand another spell of pressure before Eduardo Camavinga shoots over the crossbar.
45+2′ Yellow Card – Real Madrid: Arda Güler is booked for a late challenge on Pablo Fornals.
45+3′ Half-Time: Real Betis and Real Madrid remain locked at 0-0.
Real Madrid lead the attacking statistics, registering 13 shots to Betis’ five and creating six big chances, but Valles’ saves and Betis’ defensive resilience have prevented the visitors from taking the lead.
Full-Time Update
Real Betis secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Real Madrid after a tense second half that featured heavy substitutions, multiple yellow cards and decisive VAR interventions. Troy Parrott’s 81st-minute strike proved enough to settle the contest, while Madrid missed a late penalty and saw another goal overturned. The result was sealed after a frantic stoppage-time sequence in which Betis defended their narrow lead and survived Madrid’s late pressure.
Key Match Moments
46′ Second Half Begins: The match resumes with the score tied at 0-0.
53′ Yellow Card – Real Madrid: Ibrahima Konaté is booked following a heavy defensive foul.
59′ Substitution – Real Betis: Isco leaves to a standing ovation, with Álvaro Fidalgo entering midfield.
60′ Yellow Card – Real Madrid: Eduardo Camavinga receives a caution for a tactical foul.
63′ Yellow Card – Real Betis: Facundo Bernal is booked for stopping a dangerous Real Madrid counterattack.
63′ Substitution – Real Madrid: Bernardo Silva replaces Camavinga in midfield.
64′ Double Substitution – Real Madrid: Trent Alexander-Arnold replaces Denzel Dumfries, while Yan Diomandé comes on for Arda Güler.
67′ Double Substitution – Real Betis: Nelson Deossa replaces Facundo Bernal, while Troy Parrott comes on for Cucho Hernández.
76′ Substitution – Real Betis: Rodrigo Riquelme replaces Antony.
81′ Goal – Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid: Substitute Troy Parrott breaks the deadlock with a brilliant strike, confirmed after a quick VAR check.
81′ Substitution – Real Madrid: Carlos Espí replaces Federico Valverde as Madrid pushes for an equalizer.
82′ Yellow Card – Real Betis: Marc Roca is booked for a hard tackle.
87′ Substitution – Real Madrid: Álvaro Carreras replaces Marc Cucurella.
88′ VAR Review – No Goal: Real Madrid find the net, but VAR overturns the goal and Betis retain their 1-0 lead.
90+2′ Yellow Card – Real Betis: Natan is booked during late defensive pressure.
90+3′ Missed Penalty – Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé fails to convert from the spot as Álvaro Valles makes the save.
90+5′ VAR Decision – No Penalty: A late Real Madrid penalty appeal is overturned following a VAR review.
90+6′ Full-Time: Real Betis defeat Real Madrid 1-0.
Real Madrid finished with 55 percent possession and 18 shots compared with Betis’ 11, but the hosts were more clinical when it mattered. Betis also recorded seven shots on target to Madrid’s six and survived a dramatic late assault to claim all three points.
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