Real Madrid will be put to the test this weekend by a Real Betis team that is on a roll. Real Madrid is currently seventh in LaLiga....CONTINUE READING
Prior to losing the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal against Barcelona at the Bernabeu, Los Blancos lost points in their derby draw with Atletico Madrid last Saturday.
On Matchday 24, the Blaugrana will be determined to build on that success when they face mediocre Valencia, while fellow underachievers Cadiz could move further out of the relegation zone with a victory over Real Sociedad tonight.
Other top-four contenders Before Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao compete for dominance in the race for European qualification, Atletico Madrid plays inconsistent Sevilla.
The team of Carlo Ancelotti has struggled recently on the road, having won four and lost three of their most recent LaLiga away games.
Real must start catching up to Barca if they hope to win back the La Liga championship, but Betis will be just as motivated to win at Estadio Benito Villamarin.
