How to watch Real Madrid vs Real Betis in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 La Liga
Real Madrid receive Real Betis in a Matchday 18 clash of the 2025/26 La Liga season. Below is a complete guide with key details, including kickoff times and how to watch the matchup live on TV and through streaming platforms.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Real Madrid vs Real Betis on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Real Madrid vs Real Betis |
| WHAT | Spanish LaLiga |
| WHEN | 10:15am ET / 7:15am PT • Sunday, January 4, 2026 |
| WHERE | ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and ESPN Deportes |
| STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match Overview
Barcelona’s dramatic derby victory over Espanyol reshaped the La Liga title picture, pushing the Catalan club further clear at the summit and turning up the pressure on Real Madrid as the margin for mistakes continues to shrink.
Now, that spotlight shifts to a demanding test against Real Betis, a side firmly in the European mix and eager to capitalize on any slip as the race for Europa League spots heats up. With title implications on one end and continental ambitions on the other, this matchup has all the ingredients of must-watch game.
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