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Real Madrid News Confirmed: Real Madrid starting lineup against Real Betis | La Liga MD 4 Real Madrid will be gunning for their fourth consecutive win in La Liga tonight when they take on Real Betis away at Estadio de La Cartuja. The Merengues, led by Jose Mourinho, are one of two clubs to have maintained a perfect start to the season, along with arch-rivals Barcelona, and will be intent on carrying the streak forward. Ahead of kickoff , Real Madrid have announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Manuel Pellegrini’s side. And, Mourinho has made a few changes to the side that started against Malaga last weekend. Arda Guler, who scored Real Madrid’s fourth goal in the last game, gets the nod on the right flank ahead of Brahim Diaz. Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Jude Bellingham make up the rest of the attacking contingent for the record European champions. Meanwhile, marquee summer signing Yan Diomande continues on the bench. There is no change in midfield as the manager has opted to stick with the pivot pairing of Eduardo Camavinga and Federico Valverde, leaving Bernardo Silva out. However, Mourinho has made a couple of switches in defence, with Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate coming into the team, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold and Antonio Rudiger, respectively. Dean Huijsen and Marc Cucurella complete the rest of the backline that shields Thibaut Courtois in goal. 📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial! — Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 4, 2026 🆚 @RealBetis 👉 @UnicajaBanco pic.twitter.com/wVFegs8R3B Real Madrid News Real Madrid encouraged by Mourinho’s start as key players return to their best level Jose Mourinho has had a sensational start to life on his return to Real Madrid, with the team securing three wins from three in La Liga. The Portuguese tactician came back this summer with Florentino Perez trusting him to bring trophies back to the Santiago Bernabeu. And, he has started the season on a bright note. According to journalist Carlos Carpio (h/t Defensa Central), inside the club, there is just as much satisfaction with the way the players have responded to the Portuguese tactician as there is with the results. Real Madrid believe Mourinho has helped restore a sense of normality around the squad, with Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and especially Federico Valverde all showing encouraging signs. Real Madrid see a more focused squad The feeling at Valdebebas is that the team’s biggest names look more settled and more connected to the collective project. Bellingham has started the season at a very high level, Mbappe has looked sharp and decisive, while Valverde appears to have rediscovered his electric dynamism. That matters because the club’s problems in recent seasons were not always tactical. The egos that caused a lot of problems have now taken a backseat. Madrid wanted football to become the main story again, and Mourinho’s first few weeks have ensured just that. Mourinho’s impact goes beyond results Mourinho, as expected, has placed a strong emphasis on professionalism, discipline and responsibility. That does not mean Real Madrid believe every problem has suddenly disappeared. The club are still approaching the season with patience, aware that difficult moments will come. However, as things stand, Mourinho appears to have achieved something important quickly: he has the major personalities pulling together in the same direction. When Valverde provides intensity and balance, Bellingham controls matches from midfield and Mbappe delivers in attack, Real Madrid always look like a good team. The real test will be maintaining that level over a long season. It remains to be seen how the players respond when the results do not go their way. Three victories prove very little on their own. A more focused, professional dressing room could prove far more significant. It remains to be seen whether Madrid’s early satisfaction carries through the course of the season. Jose has started really well, and the challenge now is to sustain it through the campaign.