Hey Early Saturday evening, Barcelona suffered its biggest defeat since the start of the new season, when it received and defeated Real Betis, at the Luis Compagnies Olympic Stadium, in Montjuïc, with a score of 5-0.
The result began to take shape after 25 minutes, when Joao Felix (who for the first time started alongside Xavi Hernandez along with Joao Felix) put the ball into the back net of Rui Silva, in an effort of determination.
Just seven minutes later, the Portuguese international did his bidding again, this time, confusing the entire Andalusian defense with a simple physical pass, after a pass from Andreas Christensen to Robert Lewandowski, who scored the goal.
The Blaugrana logo was already comfortable on the scoreboard, but it refused to “relax in the shade of the banana tree”, and in the second half, it celebrated again, this time, with “mobile” goals from Ferran Torres, Rafinha and. . Joao Cancelo who judged “Maneta”
All things considered, with this victory, Barcelona now have 13 points and provisionally go top of La Liga, a point ahead of Real Madrid, who will host Real Sociedad. On the other hand, Real Betis ranks ninth with seven points.
Eleven
Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Joao Cancelo, Kounde, Christensen, Balde; Romeo, De Jong, Javi; Joao Felix, Ferran Torres and Lewandowski.
Real Betis: Rui Silva; Bellerin, Bartra, Shadi Riad, Miranda; Altimira, Marc Roca, Luiz Henrique; Isco, Ayoze and Willian Jose.
Preview
Starting Saturday night, Barcelona scheduled another “trial by fire” in their struggle to reclaim the title of Spanish champion. This time, they will host Real Betis, in a match that is expected to have a distinct Portuguese ‘accent’.
If there is speculation from Xavi Hernandez’s side that summer reinforcements Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix will start, then from Manuel Pellegrini’s men, it is expected to see Rui Silva and William Carvalho in action.
Remember that the Catalan team reaches the fifth round of the Spanish League in second place in the Spanish League with ten points, two points behind Girona and two points behind leaders Real Madrid. As for Real Betis, it ranks fifth in the group with seven points.
The match between Barcelona and Real Betis will be held at the Luis Companis Olympic Stadium, and will be officiated by Spanish referee Sanchez Martinez, and you can watch it live from 8pm (Portugal mainland time), on Barcelona TV. Sports per minute.
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