Sport|FootballReal Betis vs Barcelona: La Liga preview – teams, start, lineupsTable-topping Barcelona look to move four points clear of Real Madrid but Real Betis eye their own La Liga ambitions.
## Sports Update: Real Betis vs Barcelona
Sports Update: Real Betis vs Barcelona
Teams: Real Betis vs Barcelona Event: Spain’s La Liga Venue: Estadio Benito Villamarin, Seville, Spain Date & Time: Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 6:30 PM (17:30 GMT)
Defending champions Barcelona will face Real Betis in an upcoming La Liga fixture, aiming to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Barcelona is currently on a five-match winning streak in the league, having recently secured a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid. This win extends their lead, although Real Madrid remains closely behind. Barcelona's recent form indicates a strong offensive with 17 goals scored in their last five matches.
Real Betis is unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, with six wins. They are positioned fifth in the league, with an 11-point gap to the top four. Their performance remains strong, having only lost once in their last 17 matches.
The last league match between these teams resulted in a 1-1 draw. Historically, Barcelona has been dominant, with 38 wins out of 70 meetings.
Barcelona is currently on a five-match winning streak in the league, having recently secured a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid.
Real Betis has won the La Liga title once, in the 1934-1935 season, and has three Copa del Rey titles, the latest in 2022.
Antony returns from suspension, while Sofyan Amrabat and Giovani Lo Celso are injury doubts. Hector Bellerin and Isco are confirmed absentees.
Injuries include Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Gavi, Fermin Lopez, and Dani Olmo. Ronald Araujo is on a break, while Frenkie de Jong is expected to return.
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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.