Real Madrid vs Real Betis: TV Channel, Mbappé Injury

Few matchdays feel quite like the one when Real Madrid and Real Betis line up — two clubs with contrasting histories but a shared taste for drama. Whether you’re hunting for the right TV channel in the UK, worrying about Kylian Mbappé’s fitness, or just curious whether Betis have ever actually won La Liga, this guide pulls together the verified facts and viewing details you need — including that random bar-chat question about who’s faster: Mbappé or Usain Bolt.

Real Madrid league position: 2nd (as of April 2026) ·
Real Betis league position: 5th (as of April 2026) ·
Last meeting result: Real Madrid 5-1 Real Betis (4 Jan 2026) ·
Kylian Mbappé injury: Came off in Madrid’s 1-1 draw

What channel is the Real Madrid vs Real Betis game on TV?

Which TV channel broadcasts Real Madrid vs Real Betis?

• In the UK, Premier Sports holds live rights for this La Liga fixture, according to Goal (sports media outlet).
• For US viewers, Live Soccer TV (broadcast aggregator) lists Fubo TV, Sling, ESPN Deportes USA and ESPN Select as the official broadcasters.
• World Soccer Talk (US soccer media) adds that most La Liga games are simulcast on ESPN Deportes, and Betis can be watched on ESPN+ in both English and Spanish.

Is the match on ITV?

ITV holds La Liga broadcasting rights for three seasons (2025-2028), but specific match allocations vary. For the current Real Madrid vs Real Betis fixture, the confirmed UK broadcaster is Premier Sports. ITV4 or ITVX may carry other matches in the same round. Always check Live Soccer TV (broadcast aggregator) for the latest listings.

How to stream the match online

• USA: Stream via Fubo TV (Fubo (streaming platform)) or ESPN+.
• Canada: TSN+ (carried by Goal (sports media outlet)).
• Australia: beIN Sports Australia (Goal (sports media outlet)).
• Middle East & Malaysia: beIN Sports MENA and beIN Sports Malaysia (Goal (sports media outlet)).
• Africa: SuperSport for South and Sub-Saharan Africa (Goal (sports media outlet)).

The pattern: coverage is fragmented, but Goal’s 24 April 2026 guide pulls it together. For UK fans, Premier Sports is your main option; for everyone else, ESPN+ or beIN are the go-to.

Is Kylian Mbappé playing against Real Betis?

Mbappé’s injury in the previous match

Kylian Mbappé had to come off due to injury in Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw (specific opponent unconfirmed). His availability for the Real Betis match is uncertain and will depend on medical assessment, according to Goal (sports media outlet). World Soccer Talk (US soccer media) reports no official update from Real Madrid’s camp.

Expected return date

No firm return date has been announced. Given Real Madrid’s title push from 2nd place, the club will likely keep Mbappé out until fully fit. Any late fitness test will be decisive.

The catch: Without Mbappé, Madrid lose their top speed outlet — exactly the weapon that stretches Betis’s defence. His absence could shift the tactical balance.

Who’s faster, Mbappé or Usain Bolt?

Mbappé’s top speed

Kylian Mbappé has been clocked at 36 km/h (22.4 mph) during matches, per Goal (sports media outlet).

Usain Bolt’s record

Usain Bolt’s top speed is 44.72 km/h (27.8 mph), achieved during his 100 m world-record run.

Direct comparison

Five numbers, one verdict:

The verdict: Bolt is significantly faster, but Mbappé ranks among the quickest footballers ever. For a striker, 36 km/h is elite — just not Olympic-sprinter elite.

Has Real Betis ever won the league?

Real Betis league titles

Real Betis won La Liga once, in the 1934-35 season. They have finished runners-up twice (1934-35 and 1994-95). Currently they hold 5th place in La Liga (as of April 2026), according to Live Soccer TV (broadcast aggregator) and World Soccer Talk (US soccer media).

Recent league performance

Betis have been a top-half side in recent seasons, finishing 5th in the 2025-26 campaign so far. Their last title remains a singular achievement from nine decades ago — a rare blip in a league dominated by Madrid and Barcelona.

Why this matters: Betis fans still celebrate that one title, but the club’s modern identity is about cup runs and European qualification, not sustained league dominance. For context on how other European clubs compare in head-to-head records, see our breakdown of Liverpool FC vs AFC Bournemouth stats.

Which team has never lost to Real Madrid?

Teams with positive records against Real Madrid

No major club has a perfect record against Real Madrid; even Barcelona has many losses. Real Madrid once beat Barcelona 11-1 in the 1943 Copa del Rey, but Barcelona leads the overall rivalry. Real Betis has a losing record overall against Real Madrid. Goal’s recent head-to-head summary shows Betis with 1 win, 2 draws, and Real Madrid 2 wins in the displayed sample, with 9 total goals scored (Goal (sports media outlet)).

Real Betis head-to-head

Despite the overall losing record, Betis have managed the occasional upset. The most recent meeting (4 Jan 2026) ended 5-1 to Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu (Fubo (streaming platform)). No team has a clean sheet against Madrid over a long series — the closest is probably Barcelona with a roughly even record.

The pattern: Real Madrid’s historical dominance makes Betis the clear underdog in this fixture, but individual matches can always produce surprises — especially when a top-five side visits the Bernabéu.

“Most LaLiga games are simulcast on ESPN Deportes in the United States.”

World Soccer Talk (US soccer media)

“Real Betis vs Real Madrid would kick off on 24 April 2026 at 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT.”

Goal (sports media outlet)

For UK viewers, the choice is clear: Premier Sports gets the nod this time, not ITV. If Mbappé is ruled out, Madrid’s attack loses its most dangerous weapon — and Betis, sitting 5th, will sense an opportunity to rewrite the head-to-head narrative.