Real Betis vs. Real Madrid: Preview, Live Stream, Start Time and More

Real Madrid will once again be playing to keep their 10-point lead in the La Liga table safe over Barcelona as they travel away from the Spanish capital to take on Real Betis.

Betis are 12th in the table and 2-1-1 in their last four league matches. Madrid must not look ahead of this match toward their pivotal Champions League fixture against CSKA Moscow, because Betis are capable of scoring a goal or two if Los Blancos are lazy on defense.

Let's look at everything you need to know about this exciting Spanish football matchup.

Where: Estadio Manuel Ruiz de Lopera, Seville, Spain

Watch: ESPN Deportes, Sky Sports HD1

Live Stream: ESPN3.com

When: Saturday, March 10 at 4:00 p.m. ET

Most Important Player to Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo

With Lionel Messi scoring five goals against Bayer Leverkusen in Barcelona's Champions League match on Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to make his own statement against Real Betis.

Many put Ronaldo right behind Messi in the debate over the best footballer in the world, and after Messi's remarkable performance Wednesday, you can bet that Ronaldo will have a marvelous performance of his own.

Expect Ronaldo to come out with a lot of energy and attacking intent on Saturday.

Key Matchup: Real Betis defense vs. Real Madrid attackers

Real Betis have the ninth-worst defensive record in La Liga and could be torn to shreds by the world-class attack of Real Madrid.

Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain and Kaka will tear apart the Betis defense if they do not defend properly in the final third. Betis must pressure Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil when he has the ball and not allow him the time to pick out passes that create scoring opportunities.

What They're Saying

Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain recently addressed recent rumors linking him with a possible move to Italy, saying via ESPN Soccernet:

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"It's an honour to be attracting the interest of Juventus," he told Tuttosport. "For now, Higuain is only thinking about Madrid, but in May we can discuss it."

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Prediction: Real Madrid win 4-1

Against a poor defensive team, and with several players coming into form, Real Madrid will comfortably defeat Real Betis on Saturday to ensure that they are at least 10 points up on rival Barcelona in the league table.

With Ronaldo likely motivated to dominate, Betis have no chance for a positive result this weekend.