Real Madrid return to LaLiga action three days after the Copa del Rey victory over Real Sociedad. Ancelotti's men visit Betis at the Benito Villamarín with the aim of taking the three points which would send them top of the league, at least temporarily, with our title rivals playing later in the weekend. 
Our team arrive in Seville in great form after winning the last three matches (Manchester City, Girona and Real Sociedad). This afternoon they are looking for another LaLiga win before facing another important week that brings two derbies at the Bernabéu: the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atlético and the LaLiga matchday 27 against Rayo.

 after being rested for the Cup. The Frenchman is the team's top scorer and was decisive against Betis in the first leg, scoring a brace in the 2-0 win.

Betis
The Andalusian side start the day in seventh place with a record of 9 wins, 8 draws and 8 defeats. Pellegrini's men, who have only lost two home games in La Liga, host Real Madrid after beating Getafe (1-2) and Real Sociedad (3-0) in their last league matches.