"FC Barcelona take the Spotify Camp Nou for the final time in the 2025/26 season later today when they face Real Betis. Having celebrated their La Liga title in a spectacular fashion at the start of the week, the Blaugrana had a minor stumble on Wednesday, losing to Deportivo Alaves away from home. As such, Hansi Flick & co. will be gunning to bounce back strongly, especially with their perfect home record in La Liga this season on the line."
"Tonight's match also happens to be a special one for a certain Robert Lewandowski, as he will say goodbye to the fans at the Spotify Camp Nou ahead of his impending exit when his contract expires. So, there will be that added motivation to make the evening memorable with a statement performance and victory."
"Heading into the game, Barça will again be without key midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who did not train with the team on Saturday due to illness. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford was also absent from training and question marks remain over his availability. Raphinha and Fermín Lopez are back after missing the last game, while Lamine Yamal remains unavailable."
"As Flick already confirmed in his press conference, Joan Garcia will be back in the starting lineup today after earning a well-deserved rest against Alaves, where Wojciech Szczesny got the nod in goal. The manager is also expected to reinstate his first-choice backline for the match after rotating heavily in midweek. It should see Eric Garcia slot in at right-back again, while Joao Cancelo comes in at left-back."
Barcelona face Real Betis at Spotify Camp Nou for the final time in the 2025/26 season. After celebrating a La Liga title, Barcelona lost away to Deportivo Alaves midweek and will seek a strong response, especially with an unbeaten home record at stake. The match is also a farewell for Robert Lewandowski, who will say goodbye to fans before his contract expires. Barcelona will be without Frenkie de Jong due to illness and have uncertainty around Marcus Rashford’s availability. Raphinha and Fermín López return after missing the last game, while Lamine Yamal remains unavailable. Joan García is expected to return in goal, with a first-choice backline reinstated, including Eric García at right-back and João Cancelo at left-back.
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