Víctor Camarasa is a long-term absentee with a knee injury, while Francis Guerrero also has a knee issue and Dani Martin is recovering from an ankle problem. Real Betis vs. Real Madrid - 26 September 2020 - Soccerway. Betis down to 10 men for the final 23 minutes. Earlier in the second half, Betis defender Emerson was given a straight red card for a foul on Luka Jovic following a VAR review, while Madrid's equalising goal, given as an own goal by Emerson, was awarded after another VAR intervention ruled Karim Benzema had been onside in the build-up. Real Madrid travel to Seville to meet Real Betis without Eden Hazard or Marco Asensio on Saturday, meaning that two thirds of their frontline will be watching on from home.. We have a game on our hands now! ... Continue reading, Sunday 27 September Only Ramos and Casemiro touched the ball more than him, while all 53 of his completed passes were in the opposition half, a tally that was 19 higher than anyone else on the pitch. GOAAAALLLLL - REAL BETIS 2-3 REAL MADRID - Ramos takes the penalty, and he chips the ball down the centre of the goal as Robles dives the wrong way. Real Betis have won two of the last three meetings between the clubs, drawing the other 0-0 at the Bernabeu last season. Right-back Francis, midfielder Camarasa and goalkeeper Martin are more of long-term absentees. Madrid are desperate for Hazard to step up and do the famous white shirt justice, while the likes of Marco Asensio, Vinicius Junior and Martin Odegaard are all seeking to impress. In an alternate universe, one where his Madrid career was not cruelly ruined by injuries, Canales would have been starring for Zidane's side in this fixture. Monday 28 September Former Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said that it was "difficult to manage" Lionel Messi during his short and unsuccessful spell at the club. GOAAALLLLLL REAL BETIS 2-2 REAL MADRID - Madrid draw level, and it is after an own goal from Emerson. Zinedine Zidane has denied fearing for his future as Real Madrid coach if the team fail to beat Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday. Mandi is shown a yellow card after criticising the referee. Manuel Pellegrini takes on his former employers on Saturday night as Real Betis host Real Madrid in LaLiga Santander. Madrid initially looked good value for their lead when Federico Valverde prodded them in front, but Betis showed excellent resilience to turn it around. Zidane will still be expecting more though in the second half. Betis have only conceded once in those three games, although Madrid scored seven times in winning the previous two. Real Madrid would re-group in the second half and pulled level through an own goal from Emerson, who then was sent off with 20 minutes to go. Moreno: A little VAR,Ramos & Benzema again for Real Madrid (2:05), Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only), Match-winning Ramos earns 8/10 as Real beat Betis. ... Continue reading, Real Madrid vs. Inter Milan Predictions, Betting Tips and Previews, Manchester City vs. Olympiacos Predictions, Betting Tips and Previews, Lokomotiv Moscow vs. Atletico Madrid Predictions, Betting Tips and Previews. La Liga champions Real Madrid were far from at their best in their curtain-raiser last weekend, whereas Real Betis have enjoyed a superb start to the new campaign. Sergio Ramos' late penalty secured Real Madrid their first win of the 2020-21 LaLiga season as Los Blancos won 3-2 at 10-man Real Betis, for whom Barcelona-owned Emerson endured something of a nightmare.