Real Madrid are in the midst of a stretch of games at the Bernabeu, and they can pick up a vengeful victory on Saturday against Real Betis, who are looking to make it three straight wins on the road against Los Blancos.
Although Real Madrid stumbled in their first game after the October international break, losing 1-0 to Real Mallorca, Zinedine Zidane has once again helped his team bounce back. Real have since picked up a vital three points in Istanbul against Galatasaray and blown out last-place Leganes 5-0, meaning they have all the momentum heading into this home game against Real Betis.
But Betis have proven to be difficult for Real to beat at home. Their 2-0 loss to Betis in May is still fresh in the minds of the manager and players, and the club also lost a home matchup to Betis in 2017.
That said, Real Madrid have improved significantly since May, and it can even be said that they’ve improved through the month of October. Zidane has found two breakout stars in youngsters Fede Valverde and Rodrygo, who are now regular parts of the lineup. Plus, Madrid finally look healthy, and players like Toni Kroos and Casemiro have been on a level of form that puts them up there with the very best players at their respective positions this season.
Here are five players to watch on Madrid tonight when they take on Betis at the Bernabeu, and the fans will be looking for another feast of goals.