The Spanish league race for the title is effectively over as Barcelona seem to be running away with the title. However, other teams in the league would be hoping that complacency would slip in which would mean a loss of some points in order to rattle Barcelona. Among these teams would be Real Betis. When they face Barcelona today, they would doubt be hoping that they would be able to make a difference. They would also be hoping that home advantage would allow them to gain the upper hand against what seems to be the future champions of Spain.
Real Betis
Real Betis are a team who would be happy with their current position in the league. They are currently 8th in the league. They have also managed to amass 39 points so far in the league. They are about 5 points away from the champions league places. A win here today could very well lift them up into their desires. However, they would be conscious of the fact that one of the hardest things to do in the league right now would be to beat Barcelona. They would be hoping that luck shines their way when the match begins.
Barcelona
Barcelona is on the way to winning the treble yet again this season. They have simply been amazing so far. They have taken control of their league and domestic cup and with the champions league draw putting them against Manchester United, they would be confident of progressing to the next round. They are currently flying high in the league and thus sits 1st in the standing. They are currently on 63 points. The gap between them and 2nd place is currently at 7 points. A loss today could make things slightly awkward in the league for Barcelona going into the latter stages of the season. For this reason, you can expect Barcelona to come out all guns blazing for this game.
Form
When it comes to the form, both teams are on very different levels at the moment. Real Betis have managed to win just two of their last six games in all competitions. The remaining games have ended in three losses and a draw. However, they would want to improve on their win against Celta Vigo in the league. However, to effectively do that, they would need to play a perfect game against the defending champions. It would be fascinating to see what they come up with.
Barcelona, on the other hand, is simply flying in the league. They have managed to win five of their last six games. They remained unbeaten in these six games as the other game ended in a draw. There would surely be confidence running through their veins when they approach this game. However, home advantage has a way of turning the match on its head. They would be conscious of this when they face this determined Real Betis team.
It is set to be an exciting encounter, one who can shape the way the Spanish league would go this season.
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