Jornada 4 opens at Estadio La Cartuja on Friday 4 September 2026 (21:00 CEST) as Real Betis host Real Madrid. Isco and Cucho Hernández face Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham — Betis need a response after losing 1–2 to Madrid in the Jornada 3 closer at the Villamarín.
Real Betis: team news & Jornada 3 form
Manuel Pellegrini's Betis play progressive 4-2-3-1 football with Isco floating between the lines and Lo Celso supplying set pieces. Home nights against Madrid demand Betis at their best; the Granotes will press high early at La Cartuja.
Real Betis Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-2-3-1
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Real Madrid: team news & Jornada 3 form
Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid travel after beating Málaga 3–0 at the Bernabéu in Jornada 3. Mbappé and Vinícius remain the primary threats; Valverde anchors midfield transitions away from home.
Tactical battle
Betis possession vs Madrid's counter-press — Isco vs Valverde in the centre, Cucho vs Rüdiger in the box. Set pieces could decide a tight Friday night opener.
Prediction & fantasy picks
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, FWD): premium anytime scorer.
- Isco (Betis, MID): creative differential at home.
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, MID): late runs into the box.
- Predictor: Real Betis 1–2 Real Madrid.
Prediction
Madrid's quality tells on the road again. Prediction: Real Betis 1–2 Real Madrid.