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Scouting the enemy: everything you need to know about Real Betis

By Ben Sundock

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 20: Real Betis Balompie players line up to observe a minute's silence in memory of victims of the terrorist attack in Barcelona this week prior to start the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Camp Nou stadium on August 20, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 20: Real Betis Balompie players line up to observe a minute's silence in memory of victims of the terrorist attack in Barcelona this week prior to start the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Camp Nou stadium on August 20, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) /
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Real Madrid will be looking to capture their first win at home tonight as they take on Real Betis. Here’s everything you need to know about the enemy.

(Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
(Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) /

Last league match: Real Betis 2 – Deportivo La Coruña 1

Based on the film, here’s what to expect

Betis are a very complex team, to say the least. Sitting in the middle of the LaLiga table, it has been the epitome of an average start to the season. Two wins at home, two losses on the road, 5 goals for, 7 against, and 6 points.

A couple notes I made while watching film from their four matches was their speed. This is a quick team, especially up front. Joaquín can get out and run past even the best defenders. He beat Javier Mascherano thanks to a great pass in the opening match but was caught from behind preventing a goal.

Another standout trend I saw in these four matches was inconsistency. When Betis have gone on the road, they have looked like a lower league team, losing both matches at Barcelona and at Villarreal by two goals.

At home, on the other hand, they seem to set out to impress their fans and perform, winning matches over Celta Vigo and Deportivo 2-1.

My final note was that this team is good at passing and making great through balls from the midfielders to the forwards. However, the biggest problem with this is their lack of possession. Real Betis have been simply unable to impose their will on a team yet this year, averaging slightly less than 50% possession thus far.

Are Betis a good side you might be asking? They have their bright spots but overall, I would say no.

So, should Real Madrid be concerned with a lower half team in just the fifth match of the league season? Yes, and here are the guys who will cause the defense problems.

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