Barcelona Face Real Betis: Everything You Need to Know Before the Showdown

After their 11-match La Liga winning streak was ended by Deportivo Alavés, Barcelona are looking to cap off a flawless home campaign when Real Betis visit Camp Nou on Sunday night.

Hansi Flick's squad were confirmed as consecutive Spanish champions at the expense of Clásico rivals Real Madrid last weekend, as brilliant strikes from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres powered a convincing 2–0 victory.

However, their ambitions of reaching a 100-point tally were extinguished midweek against Alavés, with Flick making wholesale changes following Sunday's title party.

Their upcoming opponents, who suffered a 5–3 defeat in a high-scoring encounter back in December, arrive in equally buoyant spirits after securing their place in next season's Champions League. Under the guidance of Premier League-winning boss Manuel Pellegrini, Betis have maintained their upward momentum following their run to last season's Conference League final.

Sunday's visitors locked up their spot in Europe's top club competition for the first time since 2005–06 with a 2–1 midweek win over Elche.

Barcelona vs. Real Betis Score Prediction

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The atmosphere is sure to be electric at Camp Nou this weekend, but Flick won't let his side's standards drop following their title celebrations, particularly after suffering a defeat during the week.

Barcelona have the opportunity to become the first La Liga side since the league expanded to 20 clubs to go unbeaten at home throughout an entire season. Real Madrid were the last to achieve the feat back in 1985–86, though the top flight consisted of just 18 teams at the time.

The prospect of making history should provide the hosts with added motivation against a lively opponent, and Flick is expected to restore several key players to Sunday's starting eleven after they were rested midweek.

Prediction: Barcelona 2–1 Real Betis

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Betis

Barcelona's injury list has shortened toward the end of the season, though they remain without star winger Lamine Yamal due to a hamstring issue. Yamal is ruled out for the remainder of the campaign, but there is optimism he will be ready for the World Cup opener.

Flick rotated his squad extensively for their midweek loss at Alavés, which included a La Liga debut for 21-year-old Álvaro Cortés, who lined up alongside fellow La Masia product Pau Cubarsí in central defense.

While Cortés made a positive impression on his senior bow, Gerard Martín is expected to reclaim his place in Barça's backline this weekend. João Cancelo, Ferran Torres, Pedri, Gavi, and Joan García are also set to return to the fold.

The only remaining fitness concern is Frenkie de Jong, who sustained a knock during El Clásico and subsequently sat out the Alavés fixture. Raphinha will also return after completing a one-match ban.

Barcelona predicted lineup vs Real Betis (4-2-3-1): J. García; García, Cubarsí, Martín, Cancelo; Gavi, Pedri; Rashford, Olmo, López; Torres.

Real Betis Predicted Lineup vs. Barcelona

Yellow card suspensions rule out former Leeds United and Roma centre-back Diego Llorente and midweek scorer Cucho Hernández for Sunday's visit to Camp Nou.

Brazilian defender Natan is expected to slot in for Llorente at the heart of defence, while Cédric Bakambu, who is gearing up to lead DR Congo's attack at this summer's World Cup, is set to step in for Hernández.

Aitor Ruibal remains sidelined with a long-term knee injury, while former Barcelona defender Marc Bartra is managing a foot problem. Ángel Ortiz is also a doubt due to a muscular complaint.

Abde Ezzalzouli, a former Barça academy player, has been instrumental in Betis' push for a top-five finish down the stretch, contributing to seven goals across his last seven appearances.

Real Betis predicted lineup vs. Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Vallés; Bellerín, Natan, Gómez, Firpo; Altimira, Roca; Antony, Lo Celso, Ezzalzouli; Bakambu.

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