Magic dies out for Barcelona as reality sinks in that winning won’t come easy

The look of exasperation on Lamine Yamal’s face at the end of the match said it all. That type of performance won’t get this team where it wants to go.

A draw was a very generous outcome for the Blaugrana. Real Betis were better in every aspect of the game from start to finish. More heart, more fight, and better tactics.

It doesn’t help that two of the players creating the most danger were former Barca castaways Vitor Roque and Ez Abde.