La Liga Preview | Real Betis Host Real Madrid, Mourinho's Side Aim for Four Consecutive Wins This Season

Based on Real Madrid's strong performances in the first three rounds of the new La Liga season, Italian legendary coach Fabio Capello is also highly confident in the team managed by Mourinho, even publicly stating that the club has a strong possibility of winning this season's Champions League. Looking back at Mourinho's illustrious career, his last Champions League triumph came during his time coaching Inter Milan in the 2009-10 season. Since then, after taking charge of Real Madrid, he has yet to replicate that achievement. The opening match of this season's Champions League group stage will see a challenge from his former 'favorite' club Inter Milan, adding more highlights to the fixture.

At 3:00 a.m. Beijing time on September 9, Real Madrid will face Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Immediately afterward comes the La Liga fourth-round headline clash, where Real Madrid will travel to challenge traditional powerhouse Real Betis. Matches between the two sides have always been full of intensity and suspense.

This match will officially kick off at 3:00 a.m. on September 5. Currently in the La Liga standings, Real Madrid have won all three matches and collected 9 points, ranking second alongside Barcelona, who have the same number of points but an inferior goal difference, while leading the teams behind them by 2 points. Their form has been impressive. Real Betis, a historic Spanish football club, have won one La Liga title and three Copa del Rey trophies in their history. However, their strength has fluctuated in recent years, and they are currently generally positioned in the middle of the league table.

During this summer's transfer window, Betis did not make a large investment, signing several players including Parrott and Bernal, with total spending of around 30 million euros. Meanwhile, outgoing transfers generated higher income, leaving the club with a negative net expenditure overall. At the same time, Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini has managed the team for six years. Last season, the club finished fifth in La Liga and successfully returned to the Champions League main competition after 21 years. In the opening round of the Champions League, Betis will travel to challenge French side Lille, demonstrating considerable competitiveness.

In terms of squad value, Betis are worth approximately 255 million euros, while Real Madrid's value reaches as high as 1.46 billion euros, ranking first among clubs worldwide and far exceeding giants such as Manchester City. This shows a clear difference in strength between the two teams. In terms of recent form, Betis have recorded 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 10 matches. They began the La Liga season with two consecutive 1-0 victories over Real Sociedad and Valencia, but suffered a 5-2 away defeat to Levante in the third round. In contrast, Real Madrid are full of confidence, remaining unbeaten with 9 wins and 1 draw in their last 10 matches across all competitions and achieving three consecutive league victories.

Historical records show that in the last 10 meetings between the two sides, Betis have won only once, drawn five times and lost four times. It is worth noting that the two teams have exchanged home and away victories over the past two seasons. In particular, during the 2024-25 season, both sides defeated each other, while in the 2025-26 season Real Madrid won 5-1 at home and drew 1-1 away, showing the fierce nature of their contests. In terms of squad availability, Betis will be without key injured players such as Lo Celso and Kounde, affecting their squad completeness. Although Real Madrid also have many injured players, most are long-term absences, and they can still ensure the stable implementation of Mourinho's tactical plans.

Overall, Real Madrid's overall strength and current strong form suggest that they should not face major difficulties winning away at Betis. They are expected to continue extending their winning streak and move toward a positive start to the new season.