Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Real Betis 5-1 in La Liga Clash

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
5–1
FT
Real Betis
Real Betis
Jan 4, 2026

Real Madrid continued its impressive form in La Liga by defeating Real Betis 5–1. G. Garcia scored three goals for the home side, with Rodrygo providing two assists. Despite conceding early on and receiving a yellow card, Vinicius Junior's performance was noteworthy. The victory cements Real Madrid’s place at the top of the table.

Key Facts

  • • Real Madrid 5–1 Real Betis (La Liga match)
  • • G. Garcia scored three goals for Real Madrid
  • • Rodrygo provided two assists in the game
  • • Vinicius Junior received a yellow card at minute 53
  • • Cucho Hernandez scored the only goal for Real Betis

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 8 F. Valverde (D)
  • 17 R. Asencio (D)
  • 22 A. Rudiger (D)
  • 18 A. Carreras (D)
  • 11 Rodrygo (M)
  • 6 E. Camavinga (M)
  • 14 A. Tchouameni (M)
  • 5 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 16 G. Garcia (F)
  • 7 Vinicius Junior (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 43 S. Mestre
  • 2 D. Carvajal
  • 4 D. Alaba
  • 15 A. Guler
  • 19 D. Ceballos
  • 20 F. Garcia
  • 23 F. Mendy
  • 30 F. Mastantuono
  • 35 D. Jimenez
  • 45 T. Pitarch

Real Betis

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alvaro Valles (G)
  • 40 A. Ortiz (D)
  • 5 M. Bartra (D)
  • 4 Natan (D)
  • 12 R. Rodriguez (D)
  • 18 N. Deossa (M)
  • 21 M. Roca (M)
  • 7 Antony (M)
  • 8 P. Fornals (M)
  • 24 A. Ruibal (M)
  • 19 Cucho Hernandez (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 P. Lopez
  • 13 Adrian
  • 2 H. Bellerin
  • 23 J. Firpo
  • 16 V. Gomez
  • 3 D. Llorente
  • 6 S. Altimira
  • 20 G. Lo Celso
  • 17 R. Riquelme
  • 52 P. Garcia
  • 9 C. Avila

Timeline

  1. Real Betis
    19' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    A. Ortiz

    Foul

  2. Real Madrid
    20' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Garcia · Assist: Rodrygo
  3. Real Betis
    46' Real Betis subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Ortiz · On: Héctor Bellerín
  4. Real Betis
    46' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Deossa · On: G. Lo Celso
  5. Real Madrid
    50' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Garcia · Assist: F. Valverde
  6. Real Madrid
    53' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    Vinicius Junior

    Foul

  7. Real Madrid
    56' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Asencio · Assist: Rodrygo
  8. Real Betis
    66' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Cucho Hernandez · Assist: Aitor Ruibal
  9. Real Betis
    67' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Roca · On: S. Altimira
  10. Real Betis
    67' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Aitor Ruibal · On: R. Riquelme
  11. Real Madrid
    77' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrygo · On: A. Guler
  12. Real Madrid
    77' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: F. Mastantuono
  13. Real Madrid
    81' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Aurélien Tchouaméni · On: D. Ceballos
  14. Real Madrid
    82' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Garcia · Assist: A. Guler
  15. Real Madrid
    88' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Garcia · On: F. Garcia
  16. Real Betis
    88' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Antony · On: P. Garcia
  17. Real Madrid
    89' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Antonio Rüdiger · On: Ferland Mendy
  18. Real Madrid
    90' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Garcia · Assist: F. Valverde

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Real Betis
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 92% 86%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 13
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 639 403
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 9 5
xG 2.94 1.06
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 587 346
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Madrid took the lead early with G. Garcia scoring in the 20th minute, assisted by Rodrygo.
  • ▸ Real Madrid extended their lead to 3-0 before Cucho Hernandez scored for Real Betis at minute 66.