The Al Jazeere review while Barcelona is trying to move six points to Laliga when they face Real Betis on Saturday.
WHO: Barcelona vs Real Betis
What: Spanish Laligue
Where: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain
When: Saturday at 8pm (18:00 GMT)
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Laligue leaders, an undefeated race in 21 games of Barcelona, will face a test on Saturday when the hosts of Real Betis-sides, who already stunned the title of Madrid of Katalonci Real and Atletico.
Al Jazeera looked at the match that could upset Barca’s book.
How are Barcelona and Real Madrid Faring?
Barca is at the top of 66 points, three ahead of Real Madrid and nine Atletico. Real and Barca persecute three trophies, but the landscapes are favorites to win a laligue as the only teams in the top five European leagues that have lost in 2025.
Why do people think Betis can upset Barca?
Barca’s next opponents Betis are on the winning series in six games and were a surprising package of this term.
They denied Real Madrid the opportunity to go to the top in March after ending up in 10 games in 10 games in October.
Barcelona was held 2-2 on Betis in December in the reverse knot, but threw out the side of Manuel Pellegrini 5-1 to get them out of Copa del Rey in January.
The six -ranked Betis level are 47 points with Villarreal in fifth place, and the fourth -ranked athletic bilbao for six, while advocating for a European place, while competing to win in a conference league.
Hansi Flick when they asked him about high tall ☘ pic.twitter.com/qhpns6s7ou
– FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) April 3, 2025
What does Barcelona say before Betis test?
“We are not invincible because we lost some games (before),” said Barcelona Pedri. “There are things to improve, and we have to be self -critical. But we are in great shape and full of confidence.
“I think high pressing is something that defines us. That line forward, the intensity we play with, remains calm on the ball … The attackers make a difference and it shows.”
What are Barca’s high chances?
Barcelona’s offensive skill stands out, while at the top of the Laligue ladder with 82 goals – 20 more than Real Madrid.
If Barca wants to ask for a high Vršnja – in the debut season, Chief of Hansi Flick – will probably need to beat Madrid at least twice, in the Copa Del Rey 26 finals and Laligi in May. There is also the potential of “Clasico” in the Champions League final.
Real failed to beat his rivals in Laliga so far this season, drawing both of his fasteners with athlete and suffering a 4-0 humiliation at home in Barca. They had to go through the playoffs to reach the knockout of the Champions League.
🔥 @LEWY_OFficial is the first #Laligaeasports player to score 25 goals in the first 28 games of the season from Lionel Messi for @fcbarcelona In 2018/19 campaign (29 goals). pic.twitter.com/dyxwp3uiiiy
– Laliga English (@laligaen) April 4, 2025
Flick goes to Barca’s high chances
“I know everyone wants to talk about the finals, it’s” Clasico “, I understand it, but I don’t live in the past or in the future, and our focus should be Betis, who are our next opponents in Laliga,” Flick said at a press conference.
“Yes, we are at a great moment, but I have been in this business enough time to know how everything can change in heartbeat, so we have to stick to the focused.
“Dreaming is allowed, but first we have to work hard and stay focused to keep that dream live.”
Who are Real Madrid and Atletico play?
With the remaining nine league matches, the second -ranked Real will look up to a step on Saturday when they hosted 15th place in Valencia, which sits four points above the fall zone.
The third -ranked Atletico will try to rediscover its shape in the early season when they visit Seville Mid table on Sunday. The exit of the Atletico Champions League in Real Madrid followed this week with a defeat at Copa del Rey, Barcelona, while Diego Simeone’s victory stretched out three matches and fans were afraid of the fourth season without a trophy.
Barcelona team news
Lamine Yamal faces a late fitness test for cutting for a foot in a victory against Girona.
Dani Olmo, Marc Casado, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal and Marc-Andre ter Stegen remain absent due to injuries.
Real Betis Team News
Isco has been suspended for the buildup of yellow tickets this season.
Marc Roca should miss again due to the foot injury.
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