Barcelona have been unable to make it back-to-back victories in La Liga. After convincing sweeping apart Mallorca on Tuesday, Hansi Flick’s facet have been held 2-2 by Actual Betis on the Benito Villamarin.
Barcelona had the higher of the opening proceedings, and on the fortieth minute, they have been rewarded with the breakthrough. It was a beautiful staff effort that was completed off by Robert Lewandowski, as he transformed Jules Kounde’s glorious low cross.
Simply earlier than the hour mark, Betis managed to search out themselves a deserved equaliser. Vitor Roque was fouled by Frenkie de Jong contained in the penalty space, and that allowed Giovani Lo Celso to attain from 12 yards.
Barcelona would hit the entrance once more on 82 minutes. Lamine Yamal’s outrageous by means of ball was completed off by substitute Ferran Torres – the purpose was initially dominated out for offside, earlier than the choice was overturned by VAR. Nonetheless, there could be no win for the guests as Assane Diao struck within the fourth minute of stoppage time.
The end result signifies that Barcelona have slipped up for the fourth time in 5 La Liga matchdays. Ought to Actual Madrid defeat Girona later within the day, their benefit on the high of the standings would solely be two factors – and that’s with them having performed a sport extra.