Real Madrid Faces Crucial Away Stretch in La Liga

Real Madrid finds itself with no room for error in the ongoing La Liga title race. Barcelona currently leads the league by a considerable nine-point margin. Los Blancos secured a vital victory on Tuesday, and their upcoming match against Real Betis marks the beginning of a challenging stretch of three consecutive away fixtures. This demanding schedule culminates in a high-stakes clash against Barcelona scheduled for May 10.

Anything less than a win against Real Betis will significantly jeopardize Real Madrid's chances of remaining in contention for the league title. Meanwhile, Real Betis, despite still being in contention for European qualification, has experienced a significant downturn in form recently. Their latest victory on Tuesday ended a seven-match winless run in La Liga, and their hopes of progressing in the Europa League were dashed after a collapse in their second-leg match against Braga.