The Blaugrana went to the Villamarin after a dominating performance midweek against La Real. Despite a slow start, the Blaugrana had managed a decent run of form, having won five games on the trot in all competitions. The Green and Whites needed a miracle to take any points from the fixture.
First Half:
Luis Enrique threw a curve-ball at Betis, with an experimental line-up. Gerard Pique was the only starting defender in the XI alongside the likes of Vidal, Digne, and Mathieu. In midfield, Ivan Rakitic started at pivot alongside Denis Suarez and Arda Turan.