FC Barcelona arrives at La Cartuja with the ambition of continuing its winning streak in LaLiga and surpassing the record of eight consecutive victories that the club held under Tata Martino in 2013-14. The match against Real Betis, scheduled at 6:30 p.m. and broadcast on DAZN, is presented as an important challenge for HansiFlick's team, which is seeking its ninth victory in the competition and, if achieved, would equal Real Madrid's historical record of nine wins in a row in the 1968-69 season.
Betis, under the direction of ManuelPellegrini, is also in a favorable moment. The green and white team occupies third place in the table, has won all of its home games and comes into the duel with its best start to the season, in addition to having triumphed in its two Champions League games. Players Isco and Abde lead a squad that reportedly feels confident and intent on putting the league leader in trouble.
Among the latest news, the Brazilian Raphinha and the Dutch FrenkiedeJong have been discharged after their respective injuries. Raphinha, who was injured during the last international break with the Brazilian team, will return to the team but is expected to start from the bench to avoid risks. FrenkiedeJong, who injured his knee at the World Cup and opted for conservative treatment rather than surgery, is also available for the match, although his initial participation is not guaranteed.
The match will be held at the La Cartuja stadium, since the BenitoVillamarín is under construction. In its last 15 visits to Betis, Barça has recorded 11 wins and four draws, and has scored in the last 20 trips to the green and white stadium, which demonstrates its ability to score in Betis territory. However, precedents are not decisive and the result will depend on the performance of both teams on the day.
For Barcelona, the goal is clear: add the three points, prolong the winning streak and keep the pressure on Real Madrid, who will play next Sunday against Sevilla. A victory against Betis would also allow them to leave the rival with at least nine points of difference before the Classic. Betis, for its part, seeks to take advantage of its good form to challenge the leader and consolidate its position at the top of the table. The duel promises to be a high intensity match and of great relevance for the fight for first position in LaLiga.