Real Madrid at Real Betis: 3 Man of the Match candidates for Los Blancos

Real Madrid will face Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin on Saturday night. Here are three players who could be named Man of the Match.

Last weekend, Real Madrid opened their season with a 0-0 draw away against Real Sociedad, so they will be hoping to gain all three points this Saturday at the Benito Villamarin when they face Manuel Pellegrini’s impressive Real Betis side.

Here are three players on Los Blancos who could distinguish themselves as the Man of the Match on Matchday 3.

Real Madrid CF Karim Benzema

If there’s one player Real Madrid fans will be watching the closest at the Benito Villamarin, then it is star striker Karim Benzema. He had an off day against Real Sociedad, missing an easy chance and generally failing to make his presence felt in the box. It was one of those days for Benzema, who had been so good to close the 2019-2020 season.

Benzema’s last outing against Betis didn’t go as planned either, as he gave up a goal with a sloppy pass in midfield. The French striker will have extra motivation to show Los Verdiblancos why he’s the best striker in the league, and he can be the biggest difference-maker on Saturday night for either team.

Look for Benzema to get on the scoresheet for the first time in 2020-2021.