After ending the month of January unbeaten and grabbing the season’s first silverware, FC Barcelona kick off February with another important clash against Real Betis in Laliga.
The Catalans travel away from home to take on Betis at the Benito Villamarin, sitting comfortably at the top of the league table with a 5 point cushion.
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Overview
Real Betis have only won 2 of their last 22 games against Barcelona in Laliga ( 3D 17L).
Barcelona have won their last 5 away games against the Andalusian team in Laliga and could become the first ever team to win 6+ in a row at the Benito Villamarin.
Barcelona have failed to score in only one of their last 30 away games against Betis in laliga ( 0-3 loss in 2002)
Real Betis are winless in their last 3 home games in Laliga (2D 1L).
Squad List
Ousmane Dembele picked up an injury in the last game against Girona and he will be out for at least 5-6 weeks according to club sources.
Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres return back to the squad list after serving their respective suspensions.
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Predicted Lineup
Defense
Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Alejandro Balde are expected to start at the back while inform Marc Andre Ter Stegen will start infront of the goal.
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Midfield
Barcelona’s new no.6, Gavi alongside Frenkie De Jong and Sergio Busquets is expected to start at the center of the field.
Attack
In the absense of Ousmane Dembele, Xavi could implement the 4-4-2 formation using Pedri as a false winger while returning Robert Lewandowski alongside Raphinha will complete the attack.
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