Betis is preparing its match against FCBarcelona with a squad that, despite the absence of Junior Firpo, has several players who have worn the Barça shirt. Among them stands out the Moroccan striker Abde, who has scored three goals in three consecutive games and faces his former club on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
Abde entered the season with an impressive streak: he scored a great goal against Porto in the Champions League opener and, a few days later, he scored the winning goal against Osasuna in LaLiga. His performance is not limited to the club; In the Moroccan team he also scored against Mali, adding three goals in three international matches. The forward, who became one of Betis' strongest players, will be a key objective for the Basque team that is looking for a favorable result at the Camp Nou.
In addition to Abde, Betis has Héctor Bellerín and Marc Bartra, both former Barça players who could lead the attack line. Bellerín, who has started on several occasions, and Bartra, with his experience at the Catalan club, could form a lethal duo against the Betis defense. The presence of these former blues adds an element of interest to the match, as Betis seeks to take advantage of the experience of players who know Barcelona's style of play.
The team led by Pellegrini is in a solid position in LaLiga, occupying third place and with a series of victories in the Champions League that reinforces its confidence. The absence of Junior Firpo, who is out due to injury, represents a challenge for the lineup, but Betis has shown its ability to adapt and continue competing at a high level.
With the game scheduled for the weekend, Betis is preparing for a confrontation that promises to be intense. Fans are hoping to see how the Andalusian club uses the experience of its former players and the power of Abde to try to beat Barcelona on its own turf. The result of this duel could influence Betis' position in the table and its trajectory in the Champions League, which adds extra weight to the match.