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Barcelona youngster Alena joins Betis until end of season

Barcelona have sent young midfielder Carles Alena on loan to fellow La Liga club Real Betis until the end of the season.

Spain Under-21 international Alena started Barca's first league game of the campaign against Athletic Bilbao but has struggled for playing time since, featuring just three more times in the top flight.

Speaking this month, head coach Ernesto Valverde admitted he would have liked to have used Alena more often this term given his impressive display during his side’s 2-1 win against Inter at San Siro in the Champions League.