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Real Madrid will lock horns with Real Betis<\/a> at the Estadio Benito Villamar\u00edn this Friday night as they look to secure a good result on the road in La Liga<\/a>. Los Blancos<\/a> managed to earn a dominant 4-0 win over Malaga recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going in the league.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jose Mourinho will opt for the 4-3-3 formation and is expected to make some changes to his first team for this game. Ibrahima Konate and Yan Diomande<\/a> could both get a chance to play from the start of this clash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Thibaut Courtois will operate in between the sticks for Los Blancos<\/a> after he kept a clean sheet in his last outing. Ibrahima Konate will play alongside Dean Huijsen at the centre of the Real Madrid<\/a> backline as they look to keep a solid shape when defending inside their half.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Trent Alexander-Arnold will try to prove his value as the right-back, while Marc Cucurella looks to impress on the other side as the left-back. Both of them will have to pick and choose their moments to join in on the attack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Antonio Rudiger and Denzel Dumfries will offer cover for the defensive positions on the bench.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n MADRID, SPAIN \u2013 AUGUST 30: Thibaut Courtois<\/a> of Real Madrid<\/a> acknowledges the fans after the LaLiga<\/a> EA Sports 2026\/27 match between Real Madrid<\/a> and Malaga CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 30, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde will make up Mourinho\u2019s midfield. All three of them need to retain possession well at the centre of the park if they want to create some decent chances for their teammates to find the back of the net.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Bernardo Silva will have to be content with a spot on the bench as they wait for their chance to shine in the second 45 minutes if needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Vinicius Junior will try to put his pace to good use on the left flank, while Yan Diomande<\/a> hopes to make a difference as the right-winger. Both of them will try to get in behind the opponent\u2019s backline at every chance they can get.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n