Jornada 3 closes at the Benito Villamarín on Thursday 4 September 2026 (19:00 CEST) as Real Betis host Real Madrid. Isco and Lo Celso face Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham in the final fixture of the round — one of the season's early headline games.
Real Betis: team news & form
Manuel Pellegrini's Betis play progressive 4-2-3-1 football at the Villamarín. Isco floats between the lines; Cucho Hernández leads the line. Home nights against the big three demand Betis at their best.
Real Betis Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-2-3-1
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Real Madrid: team news & form
Carlo Ancelotti's Madrid travel with full attacking strength after the Málaga win. Mbappé and Vinícius stretch any back line; Valverde and Bellingham control midfield transitions.
Tactical battle
Betis's possession vs Madrid's counter-press and direct running — Isco vs Valverde in the centre, Cucho vs Rüdiger in the box.
Prediction & fantasy picks
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, FWD): premium anytime scorer away.
- 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 in the Jornada 3 closer. Prediction: Real Betis 1–2 Real Madrid.