Seville Showdown - Jose Mourinho battles miserable five-year away curse to keep chase on Hansi Flick’s Barcelona

LaLiga Matchweek 4 is kicking off with an absolute fireworks display as Jose Mourinho takes his flawless Real Madrid squad on a decisive business trip to Seville. 

Dropping on Friday night, Los Blancos are looking to protect one of the only remaining perfect records in Spain. 

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Mourinho’s tactical masterclass has been firing on all cylinders so far, racking up three wins from three matches, banging in 10 goals, and letting in just two. 

But despite the glittering form, Madrid sit second on goal difference behind their eternal rivals Barcelona, who have smashed in 12 goals under Hansi Flick. 

To stay hot on Barca's heels, Mourinho has to break a stubborn curse: Real Madrid hasn't tasted an away victory against Betis since a narrow 1-0 win all the way back in 2021.

Real Betis are stepping onto the pitch at the Estadio de La Cartuja with a massive chip on their shoulder and a desperate need for redemption. 

The Seville-based outfit is reeling from an absolute 5-2 weekend humiliation at the hands of Levante UD, making them a dangerously wounded animal for Madrid to handle. 

Betis have historically loved playing the spoiler role against the capital giants, holding them to a frustrating draw during Madrid's last visit to their turf. 

With the home crowd ready to turn the stadium into a cauldron, this fixture has all the ingredients of an early-season classic that could completely tilt the title race momentum.

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The internet is already losing its collective mind over the matchup, with the comment sections quickly devolving into a volatile mix of hype and heavy trash talk after Real Madrid’s official account teased that "A cracker of a match awaits us in Seville!" 

Madridistas flooded the timeline demanding maximum pressure, with one fan posting, "Seville is set for a proper football night 90 minutes of drama, intensity and hopefully plenty of goals. Let’s get it!" 

Naturally, rival fans were quick to pray on Mourinho's downfall, with a hostile supporter firing back: “They are going to dismantle your arrogant ass.” 

Whether Mourinho breaks the 5-year away hoodoo or slides on a banana skin, Friday night under the lights is going to be pure box office theater.