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2023/24 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 5
FC Barcelona v Real Betis
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Barcelona, Spain
Saturday, 16 September 2023
Kick-off is at 19h00
FC Barcelona will play host to Real Betis in a
Spanish La Liga match at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on 16 September.
Current Form
Barca claimed a 2-1 win over CA Osasuna away on 3 September as the champions extended their unbeaten run to four league games.
Barcelona are undefeated in their last two home matches in La Liga, having recorded two successive wins and they are now using Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys as their home ground.
Meanwhile, Betis emerged as 1-0 winners over Rayo Vallecano at home on 2 September as they snapped their two-match winless run in the league.
The Green and Whites lost to Athletic Bilbao in their last away match and the defeat ended their four-match unbeaten run on the road, having registered three wins and one draw.
Team News
Ronald Araújo and Pedri are on the Barcelona injury list and the Catalan giants have no suspension concerns.
Betis players Luiz Henrique, Claudio Bravo, William Carvalho, Aitor Ruibal and Nabil Fekir are currently injured, but the club has no suspension issues.
Quotes
“We lacked patience and we needed to create more chances," Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said after his side's win over Osasuna.
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"We worked and had to fight a lot to win this match. We suffered. We dominated the match in many moments, but we needed to be more aggressive.
"It’s clear that we have to take a step forward in our game.”
Head-to-Head
Barcelona emerged as 4-0 winners over Betis in their last meeting in La Liga and the game took place at the Spotify Camp Nou on 29 April 2023.
As a result, Barca are unbeaten in their last three league matches against the Green and Whites, having won three games in a row.
La Liga matchday 5 fixtures
Friday, 15 September
19:00 - Rayo Vallecano v Deportivo Alaves
Saturday, 16 September
12:00 - Athletic Bilbao v Cadiz CF
14:15 - Valencia CF v Atletico Madrid
16:30 - Celta Vigo v Real Mallorca
19:00 - FC Barcelona v Real Betis
Sunday, 17 September
12:00 - Getafe CF v CA Osasuna
14:15 - Villarreal CF v UD Almeria
16:30 - Sevilla FC v Las Palmas
19:00 - Real Madrid v Real Sociedad
Monday, 18 September
19:00 - Granada CF v Girona FC
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