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Barcelona vs Real Betis LIVE: Latest score and goal updates from La Liga game

Follow latest updates as Barcelona look to bounce back from a shock opening defeat in La Liga

Callum Rice-Coates
Sunday 25 August 2019 13:54 EDT
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Barcelona need to bounce back after that shock opening defeat by Athletic Bilbao, and can do so tonight at the Camp Nou against visitors Real Betis.

Barca struggled without Lionel Messi, going down 1-0, and he remains out of contention for the game this evening.

It means Antoine Griezmann leads the line, with Luis Suarez out injured and Ousmane Dembele also unavailable, while Frenkie de Jong plays in midfield. Follow it live:

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Prediction

Lionel Messi to produce the goods on his return. Barce 3-1 Betis.

What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 8pm BST (9pm local time).

How to stream online and watch on TV?

The game can be watched online in the UK via the ITV hub, or on TV channel ITV4.

5 years ago

GOAL! Barcelona 0-1 Real Betis (Fekir)

15 minutes

Betis lead, completely against the run of play! Morón slides a pass into the Frenchman, who slots the ball coolly past Ter Stegen. It's been all Barcelona up until now, but they find themselves behind again.

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:19
5 years ago

Barcelona 0-1 Real Betis

20 minutes

The goal hasn't changed the pattern of this game. Barcelona continue to probe, to look for an opening. But the final ball continues to evade them.

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:24
5 years ago

Barcelona 0-1 Real Betis

25 minutes

A corner causes chaos in the Betis box, but Griezmann's eventual shot is blocked well. 

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:29
5 years ago

Barcelona 0-1 Real Betis

29 minutes

Frustration is growing around the Camp Nou. Perez is played into the box and looks to cut the ball back across goal. Guardado appears to block it behind for a corner, but the referee gives a goal kick.

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:33
5 years ago

Barcelona 0-1 Real Betis

32 minutes

Betis break quickly and Pique is forced to foul Loren. He goes into the book, and the visitors have a chance to shoot from the set piece.

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:36
5 years ago

Barcelona 0-1 Real Betis

33 minutes

Fekir drills the free kick low towards the bottom corner and Ter Stegen, after fumbling the ball, gathers it comfortably.

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:37
5 years ago

Barcelona 0-1 Real Betis

38 minutes

Big chance! Busquets plays a superb through ball into the path of Alba, who pulls back for Rafinha. He looks certain to score from close range but Sidnei makes an excellent block, diverting the ball around the post.

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:41
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GOAL! Barcelona 1-1 Real Betis (Griezmann)

42 minutes

Barcelona level the scores on the stroke of half time! Sergi Roberto sends a curling cross into the middle and Griezmann is there to meet it, sliding the ball into the bottom corner. 

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:45
5 years ago

Barcelona 1-1 Real Betis

43 minutes

Rafinha misses another big chance! From just a couple of yards out, he fails to convert Pérez’s cross, missing the ball completely. The hosts should lead.

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:48
5 years ago

Barcelona 1-1 Real Betis

45 minutes

There'll be one minute of added time.

Callum Rice-Coates25 August 2019 20:49

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