Real Madrid prepares for Betis clash amid injury crisis

Real Madrid prepares to face Real Betis in a LaLiga fourth-round match at Estadio de La Cartuja. Real Madrid enters the fixture with a perfect record of three wins, while Real Betis seeks to recover from a recent 5-2 loss to Levante.

Real Madrid faces significant squad challenges, with seven players reported unavailable due to injury, including Endrick, Tchouaméni, Mendy, Militão, Rodrygo, and Thiago Pitarch. The squad has seen the emergence of young midfielder Sergio Martínez, who recently joined from Racing Santander.

Off the pitch, manager José Mourinho addressed disciplinary concerns regarding defender Raúl Asencio, who faced legal consequences after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol. Mourinho emphasized the responsibility players hold in representing the club.

Real Betis, led by Manuel Pellegrini, enters the match with several absences, including Giovani Lo Celso and Ez Abde. Pellegrini noted the difficulty of facing a heavily reinforced Madrid side and expressed a desire to improve the team's recent irregular form.