Camavinga handed Real Madrid start for Betis trip with Bernardo Silva absent

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has left Bernardo Silva out of his starting XI for Friday’s La Liga meeting with Real Betis, despite the midfielder being suspended for the club’s Champions League match on Tuesday.

The decision comes as Real Madrid attempt to maintain their perfect start to the league season and claim a fourth consecutive victory. Mourinho’s side are also looking to keep up the pressure on Barcelona before turning their attention to the opening of their European campaign.

Real Madrid travel to Real Betis for their fourth league fixture of the season, with Mourinho selecting an attack featuring Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler.

Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga have been chosen to operate in midfield, with Camavinga’s inclusion appearing to underline the manager’s confidence in him. Bernardo Silva’s omission is particularly notable because he will not be available for Tuesday’s Champions League fixture after being suspended.

Arda Guler, Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konate also return to the starting line-up.

Thibaut Courtois starts in goal for Real Madrid, while Dumfries, Konate, Dean Huijsen and Marc Cucurella form the defence.

Valverde, Camavinga, Guler, Bellingham and Vinicius Junior make up the midfield and attacking support, with Mbappe selected as the side’s central forward.

Real Madrid’s starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

Defenders: Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella

Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior

Forward: Kylian Mbappe

Real Betis have named Alvaro Valles in goal for the fixture.

Hector Bellerin, Diego Llorente, Natan and Fran Garcia will play in defence, while Johnny Cardoso and Marc Roca are joined in midfield by Antony, Pablo Fornals, Isco and Rodrigo Riquelme.

Cucho Hernandez leads the attack for the home side.

Real Betis’ starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Alvaro Valles

Defenders: Hector Bellerin, Diego Llorente, Natan, Fran Garcia

Midfielders: Johnny Cardoso, Marc Roca, Antony, Pablo Fornals, Isco, Rodrigo Riquelme

Forward: Cucho Hernandez

The match offers Real Madrid the opportunity to extend their winning run in La Liga immediately before the club begins its Champions League campaign. Their selection reflects Mourinho’s decision to retain significant attacking quality while making a notable midfield change with Bernardo Silva left out.