Latest: Barcelona managed to notably increase their lead at the top of the La Liga table, and yet disappointment still lingered in the air as they played to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Real Betis at home on Saturday.
Live Update: GOAL! Real Betis score: Natan on 17' assisted by Lo Celso. FCB 1 - 1 BET
Live Update: GOAL: Barcelona score: Gavi 7' assisted by Ferran Torres. FCB 1 - 0 BET
FC Barcelona took an 8 minute lead through Gavi in their game against Real Betis on Saturday evening with an assist from Ferran Torres.
Barca headed into the match at Montjuic following a thrilling 5-4 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday. The Catalans entered the decisive game at the Metropolitano level at 4-4, but a stunning goal from Ferran Torres, assisted by a brilliant pass from Lamine, secured their place in the final against their fierce rivals Real Madrid on April 26 in Seville.
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick will drop Lamine Yamal
Speaking of Seville, Real Betis, one of the city's top teams, is set to visit Catalonia on Saturday for a crucial La Liga clash, having previously suffered a 5-1 defeat to Barca in the Copa last 16 on January 15. Meanwhile, Madrid will kick off a few hours earlier against Valencia at the Bernabeu, and a win could see them level on points with the Blaugrana. However, with both teams preparing for their Champions League quarterfinals next week—Real Madrid facing Arsenal and Barca hosting Borussia Dortmund—it's likely that both Spanish powerhouses will rest some key players.
“We have to manage this whole issue with so many games we have,” Flick explained at his prematch press conference on Friday.
“It’s normal. I spoke to the experts and we decided together what needs to be done and how many minutes they can play each game. We are not looking at Dortmund yet but at Betis. We must have fresh legs tomorrow on the pitch,” he added.
FC Barcelona First XI Vs. Real Betis: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Araujo, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Ferran Torres, Gavi, Yamal; Lewandowski
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