True Madrid vs. Real Betis: Critique and TV plan - SBNation.com

Madrid and Mourinho won't be finding Barcelona (in all probability) so their emphasis will probably be on the Champions League as Real Betis look for things in which to stay the battle for a European location next season. Real Betis will be looking for a repeat of their triumph over Real Madrid from November because they go Madrid looking to stay in he hunt for a European area. True Madrid welcome Real Betis to the BernabAu may their minds definitely targeted ahead on Borussia Dortmund and the Champions League. Their chances of getting Barcelona look slim to none, but Mourinho may possibly want to keep the pressure of them without losing an integral beginning. Betis are two points back of Valencia and Malaga (who enjoy each other this week) and will be looking for points to help keep pressure on them in the competition for European places. Pepe Mel will be without two defenders but must have forward Nosa Igiebor readily available for choice. Real Madrid accidents and insides Out: Xabi Alonso (suspended), Michael Essien (muscle strain). In doubt: Kaka (hamstring), Alvaro Arbeloa (straight back), Mesut Azil (illness). True Betis incidents and suspensions Out: Nacho (toe break), Mario (hamstring). In Doubt: Nosa Igiebor (muscle strain). Betis will undoubtedly be without two defenders with Nacho out with a broken foot and Mario still recovering from the hamstring strain. Striker Nosa Igiebor is just a minor question. Xabi Alonso is suspended for Madrid while Michael Essien is still perhaps not straight back from a muscle injury. Kaka, Arbeloa and Azil all could play but could be held back for the mid-week. Fit Date/Time: 9 p.m. Regional, 3 p.m. ET Venue: Estadio Santiago BernabAu, Madrid, Spain TV: beIN Sport USA, beIN Sport en EspaAol (U.S.), Sky Sports 4 (U.K.), Canal+, GOL T (Spain) Follow @SBNationSoccer on Facebook

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