The Blaugranas claimed a remarkable 5-3 win against the Verdiblancos during their encounter on the 15th matchday of La Liga. The home team saw goals from Antony (5’ 1H), Diego Llorente (39’ 2H), and Juan Hernández (44’ 2H, penalty). Ferran Torres was the star of the match, netting a hat-trick with goals at 10’, 12’, and 39’ in the first half. Roony Bardghji (30’ 1H) and Lamine Yamal (13’ 2H, penalty) also scored for the visiting side.
Ferran Torres was undoubtedly the standout player, demonstrating his prowess by scoring three times, taking five shots on goal, and completing 20 successful passes. Antony also shone for Betis, contributing one goal and executing four shots on target, along with 31 accurate passes.
Betis’ head coach, Manuel Pellegrini, opted for a 4-3-3 formation featuring Álvaro Valles in goal; a defensive line of Aitor Ruibal, Marc Bartra, Natan, and Valentín Gómez; a midfield trio of Sergi Altimira, Pablo Fornals, and Marc Roca; and forwards Antony, Juan Hernández, and Abde Ezzalzouli.
In contrast, Barcelona’s coach Hans Flick deployed a 4-5-1 setup, with Joan García guarding the net; Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martín, and Alejandro Balde forming the backline; and a midfield comprised of Eric García, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Roony Bardghji, and Marcus Rashford, leaving Ferran Torres at the front.
The match, officiated by Francisco Hernández Maeso at the Estadio de La Cartuja, saw several tactical substitutions. Moving forward, Betis will face Rayo Vallecano as guests, while Barcelona will host Osasuna.
This result leaves the home side with a total of 24 points, putting them in fifth place, while the visiting team leads the table with 40 points.
Substitutions in Betis
59’ 2H – Marc Bartra out for Diego Llorente
60’ 2H – Natan out for Júnior Firpo
74’ 2H – Antony out for Pablo Garcia
88’ 2H – Júnior Firpo out for Ricardo Rodríguez
Yellow Cards for Betis:
20’ 1H Sergi Altimira (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 15’ 2H Nelson Deossa (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 21’ 2H Aitor Ruibal (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 41’ 2H Valentín Gómez (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 42’ 2H Manuel Pellegrini (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions in Barcelona
45’ 2H – Alejandro Balde out for Andreas Christensen and Sergi Altimira out for Nelson Deossa
62’ 2H – Pedri out for Marc Bernal and Gerard Martín out for Frenkie de Jong
66’ 2H – Roony Bardghji out for Fermín López
79’ 2H – Eric García out for Jofre Torrents
Yellow Cards for Barcelona:
2’ 2H Gerard Martín (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement) and 44’ 2H Jules Koundé (Unsportsmanlike conduct)