Barcelona hosts Real Betis in a crucial LaLiga match on Saturday, with the Blaugrana seeking to maintain their six-point lead over their rivals.
The match pits two teams against each other that have already caused upsets in LaLiga this season. Real Betis has stunned Madrid’s Real and Atletico, while Barcelona will look to bounce back from a Copa del Rey loss.
Barcelona is currently top of the table with 66 points, three ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. The team is known for its attacking prowess, having scored 82 goals this season – 20 more than their nearest rivals.
Real Betis, however, has been on a six-game winning streak in LaLiga and is level with Villarreal in fifth place. The team’s success may be due to its high-intensity pressing and forward line, which has led to several surprise wins.
For Barcelona, the match against Real Betis presents an opportunity to prove their form book wrong. With their treble aspirations still on the table, the team will need to maintain focus if they are to beat Betis and keep pace with their rivals.
Coach Hansi Flick has downplayed the chances of a treble win, citing the importance of focusing on the match against Real Betis. However, Barcelona’s attacking prowess remains a key factor in their success, with Pedri highlighting the team’s high pressing and forward line as key strengths.
The match against Real Betis will provide an interesting contrast to Barcelona’s upcoming Champions League fixture, which may feature a ‘Clasico’ against Real Madrid.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/4/barcelona-vs-real-betis-laliga-team-news-kickoff-how-to-follow-stream