Real Madrid are back in action to kick off 2026 when they host Real Betis on Sunday afternoon, obligated to collect all three points to keep up the pace in the La Liga title race.
Xabi Alonso’s side ended 2025 winning three in a row across all competitions to snap out of a dreadful run of results that threatened to cost the Spanish boss his job. There’s still time for Real Madrid to return to form and challenge Barcelona for the title, but they can ill afford to continue dropping points.
