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Real Madrid are nine points behind Barcelona with six games remaining in La Liga. Alvaro Arbeloa's side cannot afford another slip-up at Real Betis.
Real Madrid are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Kylian Mbappe after the superstar forward limped out of Friday's 1-1 draw with Real Betis.
La Liga's weekend slate begins on Friday when Real Betis welcomes Real Madrid to Estadio La Cartuja for a top-five matchup.
Real Betis and Real Madrid shared the points after a tightly contested LaLiga EA Sports clash at Estadio de La Cartuja ended level at 1-1. The hosts enjoyed slightly more of the ball, while the
Los Blancos have collected just five points from their last four La Liga matches.
Alvaro Arbeloa’s men will have to play better against Betis if they are to keep up their challenge. Manuel Pellegrini’s side won 3-2 at Girona on Tuesday night and need another victory if they are to stand any chance of catching fourth-placed Atletico Madrid and secure a Champions League spot.
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