"The Blaugrana will be riding high on confidence after defeating Atletico Madrid 3-1 earlier this week in a dominant performance at the Spotify Camp Nou. The recent positive streak of results in La Liga, coupled with Real Madrid's slip-ups, has allowed Hansi Flick's men to take a narrow one-point lead at the top of the league standings. But Real Betis will not be an easy opponent for the Catalans, for Manuel Pellegrini's men are currently on an eight-game unbeaten run across all competitions."
"The good news for the reigning champions is that they have recovered two key players - Frenkie de Jong and Fermin Lopez - after the duo missed the past few games. Dani Olmo, though, is a fresh injury absentee, while Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen remain out as well. Ronald Araujo is another notable absence for Barça as he takes time off due to mental health problems."
FC Barcelona travel to Estadio La Cartuja to play Real Betis in a La Liga fixture. Barcelona carry confidence from a 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid and hold a one-point lead at the top of the league. Real Betis arrive unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions. Frenkie de Jong and Fermin Lopez have returned to the squad, while Dani Olmo, Gavi, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Ronald Araujo are absent. Joan Garcia starts in goal, Gerard Martin pairs with Pau Cubarsi in central defence, Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde occupy the full-back positions. Frenkie may not start; Pedri is likely to pair with Eric Garcia in midfield.
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