Barcelona’s win over Real Betis means Xavi’s side hit 50 points at the halfway stage of the season and have extended their lead over Real Madrid to eight points.
Los Blancos can, of course, reduce that gap back to five if they beat Valencia later today, but it’s still a very nice lead and does put pressure on Ancelotti’s men to get the job done.
50 - Barcelona have won 50 points after 19 games in LaLiga 22/23 (W16 D2 L1). In 4 of the 5 seasons Barcelona have won as many points at this stage of the competition they have gone on to win the title (08/09, 10/11, 12/13 and 17/18), failing to do so only in 13/14.