There are now four points apart between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the head of the Liga, with an Atlético which can return to three lengths from the Merengues if successful in Seville on Sunday. Kylian Mbappé and his teammates were crucified after additional time in Bernabéu by Valencia (1-2), Saturday afternoon but, fortunately for Casa Blanca, the Blaugranas took only one point against Betis (1-1), in the evening in their lair of Montjuïc.
Gavi has however opened the scoring for the entrance barça, a cross strike (7th), but the Andalusian formation equalized on a corner from Giovani Lo Celso and a head of the Brazilian defender Natan, struggling with Ronald Araujo (17th).
The men of Hansi Flick then largely dominated the debates (74 % of the ball possession, 13 shots), but did not have huge opportunities except for a resumption outside the Ferran Torres (26th) and a double attempt by Lamine Yamal (38th). Jules Koundé had a huge opportunity but came across the opposing goalkeeper, Adrian (55th). Robert Lewandowski had no opportunity to save FCB and remains blocked at 25 league goals.
Barça continues with the LDC
Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, launched during the second period, did not change much, while the leader of the Liga continues with his quarter-round of the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, next Wednesday, still at the Olympic stadium of the Catalan city. FC Barcelona will find the Liga with a trip to Leganés, while Real will go to the Alavés field.
“He missed a little more freshness as we saw with Real, they tried to go through the sides as with Lamine Yamal, but Barça lacked lucidity or freshness”analyzed Sonny Anderson on BeIN Sports after the game.
