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Real Madrid prepares for upcoming tests against Real Betis and Inter Milan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:21 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Real Madrid prepares for upcoming tests against Real Betis and Inter Milan

Summary

Real Madrid enters a demanding stretch of the schedule following an opening run of three consecutive wins. The team has scored 10 goals in those matches, drawing praise for increased defensive intensity and offensive threat under Jose Mourinho. The upcoming calendar presents significant challenges, beginning with a league match away to Real Betis this Friday. Following that fixture, the squad hosts Inter Milan for the opening match of the Champions League campaign. The month concludes with a derby match against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano on September 20th. Historical trends suggest the trip to face Real Betis will be difficult, as Madrid has failed to secure a win in their previous four league visits to the venue.

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Status Watch

•Real Madrid won its first three matches of the season with 10 total goals.
•Real Madrid faces Real Betis away on Friday before playing Inter Milan in the Champions League.
•The team has not secured a victory in its last four league visits to Real Betis.
•A match against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano is scheduled for September 20th.

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6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Bigger tests coming for Real Madrid in September

What they're saying

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Three games, three wins and 10 goals. Jose Mourinho could hardly have asked for a better start to his return at Real Madrid. Now comes the first real test. Madrid travel to face Real Betis on Friday before hosting Inter Milan in their Champions League opener four days later. The month concludes with the biggest […]
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