Real Betis Balompié v FC Barcelona

Real Betis have won their last two Champions League matches (3-2 against Porto and 1-0 against Feyenoord) and drawn 0-0 away at Celta in LaLiga in that run.

Betis have scored nine of their 18 LaLiga goals this season between the 30th minute and halftime, the most of any LaLiga side in that period.

Real Betis beat Málaga CF 2-1 at La Cartuja, leading for much of the first half.

Antony dos Santos had physical problems mid-week and was rested for part of the match against Málaga; he is expected to regain his level gradually.

Barcelona lost to Real Madrid at Camp Nou, with Madrid holding only about 37% possession in that match.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in Barcelona midfielder Fermín López, with the club looking to strengthen its attack in January.

Barcelona have lost their last two matches, against PSG and Real Madrid, after winning each of their earlier matches in the period.

Barcelona is reportedly considering a move for Stuttgart centre-back Finn Jeltsch, possibly in the winter window or by next summer; this is unconfirmed.

Dani Ceballos arrived at Real Betis.

Nelson Deossa started in midfield for Real Betis against Getafe.

Iker Losada was sold.

Nelson Deossa was sold for approximately 8 million euros.

Júnior Firpo was sold.

Real Betis made Marc Roca's transfer permanent from Leeds United with a contract until June 2029.

Héctor Bellerín was offered a role in the film 'La bola negra' but declined.

Marc Roca is a regular starter for Manuel Pellegrini.

Marc Roca has overcome ankle problems.

Álvaro Vallés Rosa is the goalkeeper with the most saves in the top five European leagues and has kept four clean sheets in seven league matches.

Real Betis signed Valentín Gómez from Vélez Sarsfield in the summer of 2025.

Fran García is unavailable for Real Betis due to international duty.

João Cancelo has been signed by FC Barcelona.

Dominik Livaković was signed by FC Barcelona from Fenerbahçe in late August.

Raphinha has extended his contract with Barcelona until 2030.

FC Barcelona signed Gabriel Jesus as an alternative after the transfer of Julián Álvarez failed.

Gerard Martín is a player for FC Barcelona.

Hamza Abdelkarim signed for FC Barcelona.

Frenkie de Jong started the season with an injury.

Dominik Livaković was in goal for Croatia against Spain.

Hamza Abdelkarim has participated for four minutes for FC Barcelona this season.

Brian Fariñas was on the bench for FC Barcelona's Champions League debut against Feyenoord.

João Cancelo's current spell at Barcelona is his first as a permanent player.

Rodri has transferred to Barcelona from Manchester City.