Real Betis vs. Barcelona -Preview, prediction, available players,team news, missing players,lineups, kick - off time
Barcelona will look to consolidate their hold on second place in La Liga when they travel to Seville on Saturday evening to face fifth-placed Real Betis.
In the race for a top-four finish, the Catalan giants are currently two points ahead of third-placed Sevilla, while Real Betis are three points behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid.
Real Betis won the Copa del Rey for only the third time in their history last month, defeating Valencia in the final, and they are also vying for a top-four spot heading into the final stretch.
Indeed, a total of 58 points from 34 games has placed them fifth in the table,
On the same number of games, they are only three points behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid, and a win in this match would put them in a good mood ahead of their final three games against Valencia, Granada, and Real Madrid.
Team Updates
Real Betis may be without Marc Bartra, William Carvalho, Victor Camarasa, and Martin Montoya again on Saturday due to injury, but Paul Akouokou is back after a suspension.
Carvalho is expected to recover in time for the game, but if he does not, Sergio Canales is expected to play in a deeper midfield role alongside Guido Rodriguez.
Aitor Ruibal may keep his spot on the right, but there will almost certainly be a change on the left, with Juanmi returning to assist Borja Iglesias in the final third of the field.
In terms of Barcelona, Gerard Pique is unlikely to play due to an injury suffered against Mallorca last time out, so Eric Garcia could start alongside Ronald Araujo in the middle of the defense.
Oscar Mingueza and Martin Braithwaite have returned to training after missing the previous weekend due to coronavirus, while Ansu Fati made his comeback off the bench.
Nico Gonzalez and Pedri will both be out for the rest of the season, and Sergi Roberto and Sergino Dest are unlikely to play, As a result, the team could be similar to the one that began against Mallorca.
Memphis Depay scored last time out in a good performance, so the Netherlands international could get the nod again in the final third of the field over Ousmane Dembele.
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