FC Barcelona 1-1 Betis: One point further ahead – FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona may have dropped two points at home to Real Betis this Saturday, but they are one point further ahead in the Liga title chase thanks to Real Madrid’s surprise defeat at home to Valencia earlier in the day.
HIGHLIGHTS | FC Barcelona v Betis – FC Barcelona
All the action from the La Liga game at the Estadi Olímpic.
Joint best ever start to a year: 22 games undefeated – FC Barcelona
Another record for Hansi Flick’s Barça. Following Saturday’s game with Betis, the 22nd of the calendar year, they still have not lost in any of the four competitions they’ve played in, one of which they have already won while things are on fine course in the other three too, extending their lead in La Liga after the draw with Manuel Pellegrini’s side.
Gavi scores on 100th league appearance – FC Barcelona
Despite his youth, Gavi played his 100th game in La Liga on Saturday against Real Betis and celebrated by scoring Barça’s goal in the 1-1 draw in the Estadi Olímpic.
Hansi Flick: ‘One more point, one game less’ – FC Barcelona
Hansi Flick was in philosophical mood in his post game press appearance following his side’s 1-1 draw at home to Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday. “It’s part of sport, we can’t win every single game”, said the blaugrana coach, before putting a positive spin on not taking all three points: “I am happy with the point because it’s one more. I am happy with the second half – we gave everything and we tried everything we could.”
Gavi: “I know the manager has confidence in me” – Mundo Deportivo
The Andalusian opened the scoring at Montjuïc and admitted to being “very happy” at Barça.
Araujo: “We always have to fight against everything” – Mundo Deportivo
The Uruguayan lamented some refereeing errors although he preferred a draw to a defeat against Betis.
Cubarsí: “We didn’t give 100%; we lacked a lot more desire to win” – Mundo Deportivo
The defender was very self-critical after the match against Betis and regretted not being able to win and take advantage of Madrid’s slip-up.
Pellegrini: “Barça rarely lose the ball, it’s hard to beat them.” – Mundo Deportivo
The Betis coach was very satisfied with the point obtained against the Catalan team at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium.
Flick: “We have to be careful with Raphinha” – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça coach justified the Brazilian winger’s absence from the starting lineup against Betis.
