Real Betis vs Barcelona, La Liga: Match Thread, Live Updates

51’ CHANCE: A third giant opportunity missed by Betis as Sergi Altimira heads a free-kick wide from point-blank range.

SECOND HALF KICKOFF! Real Betis 0-1 Barcelona: Back underway in Seville!

HALFTIME, Real Betis 0-1 Barcelona: After a couple of major early scares Barça assumed complete control of the game, playing patient, precise football in possession and creating team magic to find their opening goal. Betis will not go down without a fight, however, and the second half promises to be a tough one as Barça look to secure the three points.

39’ GOLAZOOOOOOO!!! Real Betis 0-1 Barcelona (Lewandowski): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! A simply sensational passing sequence down the right wing ends with an assist by Jules Kounde and a tap-in for Robert Lewandowski. That was one of the most beautiful team goals you’ll see this season. Just incredible.

35’ YELLOW CARD: Betis midfielder Mateo Flores gets booked for a foul on Lamine Yamal.

3’ CHANCES: Betis create two monster opportunities in the first two minutes with a header by Diego Llorente from a corner that is cleared off the line by Raphinha and a one-on-one chance for Ez Abde that is brilliantly stopped by Iñaki Peña. Great start for the home team, and two huge scares for Barça.

KICKOFF! Real Betis 0-0 Barcelona: And we’re underway in Seville!

WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO BENITO VILLAMARÍN!!! The beautiful home of Real Betis in the city of Seville is the site of a monster La Liga clash between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one looking for their second straight win after a dominant victory over Mallorca in midweek. But it won’t be easy for the leaders against a Betis side that always gives Barça a monster test in front of their amazing home crowd, and this promises to be a highly entertaining clash between two very attack-minded teams. This should be all kinds of fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!

Note: the comments will be opened only when the team news come out, because our commenter people love commenting and sometimes there are too many comments in the comments section)

BARCELONA

Starting XI: Peña; Kounde, Cubarsí, Iñigo, Balde; Casadó, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Szczesny (GK), Astralaga (GK), Domínguez, Eric, Fort, Martín, De Jong, Gavi, Fermín, Torre, Ferran, Víctor

REAL BETIS

Starting XI: Vieites; Sabaly, Bartra, Llorente, Perraud; Altimira, Mateo; Ávila, Lo Celso, Ez Abde; Roque (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Silva (GK), Adrián (GK), Natan, Juanmi, Bakambu, R. Rodríguez, Losada, Isco, Ruibal, Guirao, J. Rodríguez, Assane

Competition/Round: 2024-25 La Liga, Matchday 16

Date/Time: Tuesday, December 7, 2024, 4.15pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 3.15pm GMT (UK), 10.15am ET, 7.15am PT (USA), 8.45pm IST (India)

Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarín, Seville, Spain

Referee: Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz

VAR: Valentín Pizarro Gómez

On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), SuperSport (Nigeria), Movistar (Spain), TSN 4 (Canada), others

Online: ESPN+ (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), GXR World (India), Movistar+ (Spain), others

We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:

Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.

Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!