Summary of the Real Betis and Barcelona match
Hansi Flick demanded a repeat performance from him Barcelona The players when they face Real Betis after coming from behind to bid farewell to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
Alex Baena gave Atletico the lead at Camp Nou, but goals from Rafinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres secured the points for Barcelona, which is one point ahead of Real Madrid in the 16th round. Spanish League Title race.
However, Barcelona have won just two of their last six away matches and face a Betis side who have not lost a game since their defeat to Atletico in October.
The host team ranks fifth in the standings, seven points behind the top four, and has the second-best defensive record in the Spanish League, having conceded only 14 goals.
Flick knows that Barcelona cannot abandon its standards in Benito Villamarin.
Flick said in a press conference today, Friday: “Betis has a great team that includes high-quality players.”
“We have to do the same as we did against Atletico. It was a great win and gives us more confidence, but we have to show it again tomorrow.
“We took a step forward and showed that when we communicate well and play as a team, everything works.”
Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini signed a new contract to keep him at the club until 2027 this week.
His team is seeking to achieve its first victory over Barcelona since 2021, when their winger Abdi Azzouli was playing for the Blaugrana.
Pellegrini said: “It will be a very difficult match; Barcelona is in good condition. But so are we. We are playing at home and the three points will be important.”
“We have to play a very complete game. Barcelona are constantly attacking, so we cannot make defensive mistakes because they have a lot of technical quality. With good attacking transitions, we can do them damage.”
Betis vs Barcelona team news
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is set to return from the illness that kept him out of the win over Atletico.
Fermin Lopez has returned to training after suffering a recent muscle problem, but Dani Olmo (shoulder) is out after being forced off due to an injury he sustained while scoring in midweek.
Javi (knee) is out for an extended period, while the club has allowed Ronald Araujo to take a mental health break.
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2025-12-05 14:55:00
