A preview of Al Jazeera as he tries to clear six points at Lariga when Barcelona faces the real Betis on Saturday.
WHO: Barcelona vs. the real Betis
Contents: Spain Lariga
Location: Estadioris Pic lluis Company, Barcelona, Spain
When: Saturday at 8pm (18:00 GMT)
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Lariga’s leader Barcelona’s 21-game undefeated run will face Tests when they host Real Betis on Saturday.
Al Jazeera will look at matches that could confuse Barka’s formbook.
How about the furring between Barcelona and Real Madrid?
Barca is the lead with 66 points, ahead of Real Madrid and nine Atletico. Real and Barca both chase three trophies, but pacesetters like to win Lariga in 2025 as the only team in Europe’s top five leagues that have yet to lose.
Why do people think Betis can upset Barca?
Barca’s next opponent, Betis, has had a six-game Lariga victory streak, and the term was a surprise package.
They denied Real Madrid the chance to head in a 2-1 victory in March after finishing an unbeaten run of Atletico in October.
Barcelona was held 2-2 at Betis in a reverse fixture in December, but in January they hit Manuel Pellegrini’s side 5-1 to knock out Copa del Rey.
Betis, sixth place, is at the level with 47 points, Villarreal is fifth, and the trail bids six times with fourth place Athletic Bilbao, propelling European spots, bids to win the conference league.
When asked about Hanshiflic Treble, pic.twitter.com/qhpns6s7ou
– FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 3, 2025
What does Barcelona say before the Betis Test?
“We’re not invincible because we lost some matches (before),” Barcelona midfielder Pedri said. “There is something to improve, we have to be self-critical, but we are very confident in a good way.
“I think high pressing is what defines us. It’s the forward line, the strength we play, the ball that we stay calm… the attacker makes a difference and that shows.”
What is the chance for Barca’s high-pitched sounds?
Barcelona’s offensive skills are 20th over Real Madrid, as they top Lariga’s scoring chart with 82 goals.
If Barca claims the treble – Boss Hansiflik’s debut season will require him to beat Madrid at least twice in Lariga in May in the Copa del Rey Finals on April 26th. There is also the possibility of a “Classico” in the Champions League final.
The Real have been unable to beat their rivals at Lariga so far this season, pulling out both equipment at Atleti and humiliated Barca 4-0 at home. They had to go through the playoffs to reach the Champions League knockout round.
@@lewy_official is the first #LaligaeAsports player to score 25 goals in the first 28 games of the season since @FC Barcelona’s Lionel Messi in the 2018/19 campaign (29 goals). pic.twitter.com/dyxwp3uiiy
– Laliga English (@laligaen) April 4, 2025
Flick plays Barca’s high-pitched chance
“I know everyone wants us to talk about the final. It’s ‘Classico’, but I get it, but I don’t live in the past or future, and our focus should be Lariga’s next opponent, Betis,” Flick said at a press conference.
“Yes, we are in great moments, but I have to stay focused because I am in this business and have enough time to know how everything changes with a heartbeat.
“Dreams are allowed, but first we need to work really hard and focus on being able to live that dream.”
Who did Real Madrid and Atletico perform?
With nine league games remaining, second-placed Real aims to maintain their pace on Saturday, hosting 15th Valencia, who sits four points above the drop zone.
No. 3 Atletico attempts to rediscover its pre-season format when he visits Table Mid Table Sevilla on Sunday. Atletico’s exit to Real Madrid to the Champions League this week was followed by a loss at Copa del Rey by Barcelona, with fans fearing a four-game winning streak without a trophy.
Barcelona team news
Lamine Yamal faces a late fitness test as he suffered a damage to his leg in his victory against Girona.
Dani Ormo, Mark Cassad, Andreas Christensen, Mark Vernal and Mark Andre Ter Stegen all remain absent due to injuries.
Real Betty Steam News
Isco has been suspended due to accumulating yellow cards this season.
The Markroca is set to miss again due to a foot injury.
