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End of match

End of match

  • 93'
    FT: Real Betis 1-4 Barcelona! It's a routine win for Barcelona as Real Betis failed to really test the Catalan side. Lionel Messi claims yet another hat-trick after three individually glorious goals that even the home fans were celebrating. Betis managed to scrape one back but it was never enough to threaten Valverde's side.
  • 93'
    CHANCE BARCELONA!!! Lionel Messi should have had four but for the post!
  • 90'
    Three minutes of added time!
  • 89'
    Coutinho replaces the injured Suarez. Let's hope it's not too serious!
  • 88'
    It looks as though Luis Suarez' night is over as Barcelona replace Ivan Rakitic with Carles Aleña.
  • 88'
    Luis Suarez goes down after rolling his ankle...
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 85'
  • 85'
    GOOOAAAAAALLLLL BARCELONA!!! Who should score it? That man Messi with a hat-trick! What a way to respond to Betis' consolation with a chip which goes off the bar and in!!!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Real Betis en el 82'
  • 82'
    GOOOAAAAAAALLLLL REAL BETIS!!! Loren's first impact on the game sees Betis' first goal! It was a fabulous finish but unfortunately, with less than 10 minutes of regulation time to go, it's just a consolation for Betis' hard work. Awful defending at the back from Barca...
  • 75'
    Substitution Betis - Carvalho makes way for Loren.
  • 74'
    It looks like Barca's second goal just before the break has completely knocked the wind out of Betis' sails.
  • 71'
    Suarez very nearly puts Sergi Roberto through on goal with a fabulous reverse pass. A fine display of skill from the Uruguayan!
  • 68'
    Double substitution for Real Betis - Joaquin comes off for Emerson while Lo Celso makes his way off the field to be replaced by Lainez.
  • 66'
    Semedo's first action in this match sees him booked for diving.
  • 65'
    Substitution Barcelona - Nelson Semedo comes on for Arthur and Sergi Roberto moves into midfield.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 63'
  • 63'
    GOOOAAAAAALLLL BARCELONA!!! It was only a matter of time before Luis Suarez found the back of the net! His third attempt on goal in four minutes extends Barca's lead as Suarez dances through the Betis defence!
  • 61'
    CHANCE BARCELONA! A couple of chances for Luis Suarez whose efforts can't quite find the target. He was one-on-one with the keeper for the second chance! Could have done better...
  • 57'
    Betis claim most of the possession but Barca are lethal on the counter!
  • 53'
    Canales takes the free-kick but his effort only gets as far as the wall.
  • 53'
    A cross comes in but Rakitic is back in defence and he heads it clear for Barcelona.
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a Barcelona
  • 52'
    Lenglet goes into the book and Betis have a free-kick this time!
  • 47'
    Luis Suarez this time, looking for a piece of the action, but his effort clatters the side netting!
  • 46'
    We're back for the second-half! Can Betis work a comeback or will Barca push on for the victory?
  • 45'
    The players make their way down the tunnel ahead of the second-half!
  • 45'
    HT: Real Betis 0-2 Barcelona! The home side had looked more threatening throughout most of the first-half but it's tough to compete with a side who boast Lionel Messi in their line-up! He scored a delicious free-kick early on in the half and added to his, and Barca's, tally in the final seconds of first-half play! Stay tuned for the second-half!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 45'
  • 45'
    GOOAAAAAALLLLL BARCELONA!!! In the dying seconds of this half, Lionel Messi doubles both his and Barca's tally for the evening! Luis Suarez set him up with a fantastic back-heel through ball and Messi poked it past Lopez!
  • 45'
    One minute of added time indicated.
  • 45'
    Barca might have claimed a penalty after Pique's header hit Sidnei's arm. Although there wasn't a lot he could do about it.
  • 44'
    Yet another Barca corner in quick succession.
  • 43'
    Rakitic comes flying through the centre for Barca after Jordi Alba had brought the ball down to the goal line. He wins Barca a corner!
  • 41'
    Sergi Roberto this time for Barca who looks to have injured himself after taking the shot.
  • 38'
    Rakitic is down after colliding with Guardado... the Betis man needs to be very careful...
  • 33'
    CHANCE BETIS! Tello has been very lively this evening and beats Pique this time to set himself up for a shot! It beats ter Stegen's reach but rolls just wide of the target! Getting closer...
  • 32'
    Guardado is already in the book but decides to foul Messi ... he is very lucky he didn't see a second yellow for that challenge!
  • 30'
    Betis have really come out firing at home, surely their effort will pay off soon?
  • 26'
    CHANCE REAL BETIS! The home side build a really dangerous attack for their clearest chance of the match so far! Tello beats Sergi Roberto with a step-over to fire it across the face of goal. Joaquin almost got there for Betis but was inches away!
  • 25'
    Messi on target again with the free-kick but Lopez collects this time and Betis are still in this!
  • 25'
    Another Barca free-kick...
  • 22'
    Possession is still in Betis' favour but, so far, they have nothing to show for it.
  • 19'
    It was Betis who looked to be the more threatening team after the opening 15 minutes, but nobody can compete with Lionel Messi who is a class above the rest. WHAT A GOAL.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Barcelona en el 18'
  • 18'
    GOOOAAAAAALLLLLLL BARCELONA!!! Lionel Messi proves exactly why he is one of the world's best with an absolutely outrageous free-kick! Barca draw first blood!!! Unbelievable!
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  • 16'
    Canales brought Guardado down outside the area and Barca have their first free-kick in a dangerous area...
  • 15'
    Barca are yet to settle into a rhythm and have been sloppy in possession. Although, as we all know, Betis can't afford to be caught napping against the Azulgranas!
  • 13'
    Joaquin keeps it alive for Betis by heading the ball back into the danger. Jese is arriving but can't quite get a touch on it before Ter Stegen gathers. Betis getting close!
  • 12'
    Tello drives to the edge of the area for Betis and releases a shot but Ter Stegen is all over it!
  • 9'
    Vidal is down after a needless tackle from behind from Mandi.
  • 8'
    Barcelona take a short corner as they attempt to build an attack in Betis territory.
  • 5'
    CHANCE BETIS - Lo Celso chips a lovely ball over the defence for Tello who controls it well and lines up for his shot but Sergi Roberto makes a crucial challenge!
  • 4'
    All the action has been in Barcelona's half so far as Betis have come out on the attack!
  • 1'
    Less than a minute in and and Betis have a corner!
  • 1'
    And we're off!!!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    The players make their way onto the pitch amidst a deafening crowd! HERE WE GOOOO!
  • PRVW
    Messi has scored 20 goals in his 17 matches against Real Betis... what are the chances he'll add to that tally this evening?
  • PRVW
    The atmosphere is building inside the Benito Villamarin Stadium ... just five minutes to go!
  • PRVW
    Lionel Messi matches Andres Iniesta's record for Barca appearances tonight! Is there any record this man hasn't broken?!
  • PRVW
    Real Betis have beaten Barcelona this season and enjoyed a decent run of form following that victory in 2018. However, they have been unable to continue that form into 2019, seeing them make exits from the Europa League and the Copa del Rey. They now sit eighth in the Spanish league table.
  • PRVW
    If Barcelona can register a victory over Real Betis this evening, they will extend their lead to 10 points at the top of the Spanish league table. A significant gap between themselves and Atletico Madrid who have struggled for form recently.
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    Ousmane Dembele won't be featuring for Barcelona this evening after being ruled out for three to four weeks with a hamstring injury. Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez start up front for Barca, however there is no place in Valverde's line-up for Coutinho despite a positive Champions League performance against Lyon.
  • PRVW
    Barcelona starting XI: Ter Stegen; Roberto, Lenglet, Pique, Alba; Busquets, Arthur, Rakitic, Vidal; Messi, Suarez
  • PRVW
    Real Betis starting XI: Pau Lopez; Mandi, Bartra, Sidnei; Joaquin, Carvalho, Guardado, Tello, Canales, Lo Celso; Jese
Info

Pre-match

17 March 2019, 20:45

Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea | VAR: Gil Manzano

Stadium: Benito Villamarín

  • PRVW
    Welcome to our live coverage of this evening's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Barcelona! Stay tuned for team news and line-ups!