The final round of matches in La Liga will be played this weekend beginning with the meeting between Real Madrid and Real Betis.
The game will be played at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and the hosts sit top of the table, having secured the title while the visitors are in 5th place, needing a point to remain in that position.
📌 NEW KICK-OFF TIME ✅ 🆚 @RealBetis_en🏟 Santiago Bernabéu📅 20/05/22⏰ 21:00 CEST🏆 @LaLigaEN | Matchday 38 pic.twitter.com/vPDuEre8oI— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 16, 2022
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Real Madrid come into the game on the back of a 1-1 draw at Cadiz last weekend.
With the title in the bag, thoughts are turning towards the Champions League final, meaning Real Madrid will not be desperate for the points in this match. However, they are undefeated in 4 of their last 5 matches, with the only loss coming in the derby at Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid have been impressive when playing at home in La Liga and they have won 6 of their last 7 league fixtures at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. In fact, Real Madrid have been tough to beat when playing at home in the league, losing only 1 of their last 28 league fixtures on home soil.
Trends show Real Madrid have won their last 3 home matches in La Liga by at least 2 goals. They have kept a clean sheet in each of those 3 games and have scored an average of 4 goals per match, including the 6-0 thrashing of Levante in their most recent home La Liga game.
Real Betis make the trip to the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu having previously beat Granada 2-0 at home in La Liga. The goals were scored early in the first half and late in the second half and that was the second successive win for Real Betis following the good 3-0 victory at Valencia.
Unfortunately, thanks to the 0-0 draw at Getafe and 2-1 home defeat to Barcelona, Real Betis can no longer qualify for the Champions League next season, which is disappointing.
Away form in La Liga shows Real Betis have been tough to beat and they are undefeated in their 5 most recent away fixtures, losing only 1 of their last 9 on the road. Three of their last 5 away league matches have ended in a draw, with all 3 games finishing 0-0.
Looking ahead to the team news and Real Madrid are without the injured trio of Luka Jović, Gareth Bale, and Miguel Gutiérrez. Isco a doubt but Carlo Ancelotti may choose to rest several of his regular first team players.
Real Betis are expected to be without the injured duo of Claudio Bravo and Martin Montoya. Víctor Camarasa is a doubt due to a tendon injury.
If Real Madrid take this game seriously, they should come out on top, with both teams scoring. However, with the Champions League final on the horizon, we recommend you check the team news ahead of kick-off.
Ancelotti may choose to select a second string XI, which could have an impact on the result.