FTBarcelona5 - 2
Real Betis Commentary:
90+6'Lionel Messi from Barcelona is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+6'Barcelona with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+6'That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6'Ball possession: Barcelona: 59%, Real Betis: 41%.
90+6'Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
90+6'Rodri swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+6'Clement Lenglet is penalised for pushing Loren Moron.
90+5'Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+5'Goal kick for Barcelona.
90+5'So nearly a goal there! Loren Moron's header looked destined for the back of the net but Marc-Andre ter Stegen saves it!
90+4'Rodri from Real Betis swings in the corner from the right.
90+4'The game is restarted.
90+4'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+3'Frenkie de Jong clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+3'Great skill from Emerson as he dribbles past his opponents
90+3'Safe hands from Claudio Bravo as he comes out and claims the ball
90+3'Trincao puts in a cross...
90+2'Trincao from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+2'Trincao from Barcelona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+1'Ball possession: Barcelona: 59%, Real Betis: 41%.
90+1'The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1'Loren Moron shoots from outside the box, but Marc-Andre ter Stegen has it under control
90+1'Lionel Messi from Barcelona directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
90+1'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
90'Sergi Roberto provided the assist for the goal.
90'G O O O A A A L - Pedri with the goal!
90'Sergi Roberto of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
90'Trincao from Barcelona passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
90'Martin Braithwaite from Barcelona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
89'Lionel Messi from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
89'Should have been a goal! Lionel Messi gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Claudio Bravo!
89'Great skill from Lionel Messi as he dribbles past his opponents
89'Guido Rodriguez could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
89'Jordi Alba from Barcelona directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
88'Danger! Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
88'Goal kick for Barcelona.
88'A chance presents itself to Marc Bartra from Real Betis but his header goes wide
88'Rodri swings in a cross from the free kick.
87'The referee signals a free kick as Gerard Pique from Barcelona trips Loren Moron
86'The game is restarted.
86'Sergio Canales is leaving the field to be replaced by Rodri in a tactical substitution.
86'Sergio Busquets is leaving the field to be replaced by Miralem Pjanic in a tactical substitution.
85'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
85'Ball possession: Barcelona: 57%, Real Betis: 43%.
84'Sergi Roberto from Barcelona is ruled offside.
84'Some neat football here as Lionel Messi from Barcelona plays a 1-2 with Sergi Roberto.
84'Barcelona is having a good opportunity to score.
84'Lionel Messi from Barcelona directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83'Real Betis is in control of the ball.
82'GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Barcelona stands.
82'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
82'Sergi Roberto provided the assist for the goal.
82'G O O O A A A L - Lionel Messi with the goal!
82'Lionel Messi from Barcelona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
82'Could be a good chance here as Sergi Roberto from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
81'Barcelona is in control of the ball.
81'Lionel Messi from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
81'Sergi Roberto from Barcelona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
81'Some neat football here as Sergi Roberto from Barcelona plays a 1-2 with Trincao.
80'Ball possession: Barcelona: 57%, Real Betis: 43%.
80'A chance opens up as Jordi Alba from Barcelona successfully finds a team mate in the area...
80'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
79'Trincao shoots from outside the box, but Claudio Bravo has it under control
79'Lionel Messi of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
79'Lionel Messi from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
78'Antoine Griezmann is leaving the field to be replaced by Martin Braithwaite in a tactical substitution.
78'Jordi Alba from Barcelona directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78'Could be a good chance here as Trincao from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
77'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
77'Lionel Messi from Barcelona directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
77'Great skill from Lionel Messi as he dribbles past his opponents
77'Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
76'Aitor Ruibal puts in a cross...
76'The referee signals a free kick as Loren Moron from Real Betis trips Antoine Griezmann
76'Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis is ruled offside.
75'Ball possession: Barcelona: 55%, Real Betis: 45%.
74'Trincao from Barcelona is ruled offside.
73'Alex Moreno provided the assist for the goal.
73'G O O O A A A L - Loren Moron with the goal!
73'Alex Moreno of Real Betis passes the ball to a team mate.
73'Alex Moreno from Real Betis takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
73'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73'Goal kick for Real Betis.
73'Pedri from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
73'Antoine Griezmann of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
72'Could be a good chance here as Lionel Messi from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
72'Barcelona is having a good opportunity to score.
72'Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71'Antonio Sanabria is leaving the field to be replaced by Loren Moron in a tactical substitution.
71'Goal kick for Real Betis.
70'Ball possession: Barcelona: 55%, Real Betis: 45%.
70'Trincao from Barcelona fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
70'Sergio Busquets from Barcelona puts in a great cross...
70'Jordi Alba from Barcelona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
69'Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
69'Barcelona is having a good opportunity to score.
69'Sergio Busquets from Barcelona directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
69'Alex Moreno relieves the pressure with a clearance
68'Lionel Messi from Barcelona chips the ball into the penalty box.
68'Danger! Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
68'The referee signals a free kick as Clement Lenglet from Barcelona trips Emerson
67'Pedri from Barcelona passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67'Could be a good chance here as Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
67'Aitor Ruibal from Real Betis passes the ball, but his team mate can't benefit from it.
67'Could be a good chance here as Emerson from Real Betis cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
66'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66'Ousmane Dembele is leaving the field to be replaced by Trincao in a tactical substitution.
65'Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65'Ball possession: Barcelona: 53%, Real Betis: 47%.
64'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
64'Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
64'Sergio Canales puts in a cross...
63'Real Betis is in control of the ball.
63'Cristian Tello is leaving the field to be replaced by Victor Ruiz in a tactical substitution.
63'Joaquin is leaving the field to be replaced by Aitor Ruibal in a tactical substitution.
61'G O O O A A A L - Lionel Messi from Barcelona puts it away from the penalty spot!
60'SENT OFF! - After having handled the ball, Aissa Mandi is sent off!
60'PENALTY! - Aissa Mandi handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Aissa Mandi but the ref is uninterested.
60'After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Barcelona!
60'Ball possession: Barcelona: 52%, Real Betis: 48%.
58'VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
58'What a chance! Ousmane Dembele looks odds on to score, but his effort is cleared off the line!
58'Lionel Messi of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
58'Could be a good chance here as Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
58'Ousmane Dembele of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
57'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
57'Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56'The referee signals a free kick as Alex Moreno from Real Betis trips Lionel Messi
56'Great vision by Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
56'Joaquin from Real Betis swings in the corner from the right.
55'Ball possession: Barcelona: 53%, Real Betis: 47%.
55'Antonio Sanabria forces a good save from Marc-Andre ter Stegen who turns the ball behind for a corner!
55'Sergio Canales from Real Betis chips the ball into the penalty box.
55'William Carvalho is penalised for pushing Sergio Busquets.
54'A shot by Cristian Tello is blocked.
54'Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
53'Emerson from Real Betis tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
53'Some neat football here as Sergio Canales from Real Betis plays a 1-2 with Antonio Sanabria.
52'Gerard Pique from Barcelona is ruled offside.
52'Gerard Pique from Barcelona heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
52'Lionel Messi from Barcelona swings in the corner from the left.
51'Lionel Messi from Barcelona sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
51'Some neat football here as Lionel Messi from Barcelona plays a 1-2 with Jordi Alba.
51'Ousmane Dembele of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
51'Antoine Griezmann of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
50'Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona tries to play a 1-2 with Lionel Messi, but the ball is intercepted.
50'Real Betis is in control of the ball.
50'Ball possession: Barcelona: 48%, Real Betis: 52%.
49'Jordi Alba provided the assist for the goal.
49'G O O O A A A L - Antoine Griezmann with the goal!
49'Jordi Alba from Barcelona puts in a great cross...
49'Claudio Bravo relieves the pressure with a clearance
48'Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona chips the ball into the penalty box.
48'Antonio Sanabria relieves the pressure with a clearance
48'Lionel Messi from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
48'Sergi Roberto from Barcelona passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
47'Could be a good chance here as Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
47'A shot by Pedri is blocked.
47'Jordi Alba of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
47'Could be a good chance here as Lionel Messi from Barcelona cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
46'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
46'Ansu Fati is leaving the field to be replaced by Lionel Messi in a tactical substitution.
46'The second half is underway.
45+4'The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+4'It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+4'Ball possession: Barcelona: 48%, Real Betis: 52%.
45+3'Barcelona is in control of the ball.
45+2'G O O O A A A L - Antonio Sanabria scores!
45+2'Cristian Tello from Real Betis sends a deflected cross into the box.
45+2'Real Betis start a counter attack.
45+2'Ansu Fati from Barcelona tries to play a 1-2 with Ousmane Dembele, but the ball is intercepted.
45+2'Real Betis is in control of the ball.
45+1'The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1'Ansu Fati is penalised for pushing Emerson.
45+1'Ball possession: Barcelona: 50%, Real Betis: 50%.
45'After a tactical foul, Alex Moreno sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
45'Obstruction as Alex Moreno cuts off the run of Sergi Roberto. A free-kick is awarded.
44'Real Betis is trying to create something here.
43'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43'Ousmane Dembele swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate and it goes out of the field.
43'Emerson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
43'Ousmane Dembele puts in a cross...
42'Ansu Fati from Barcelona tries to play a 1-2 with Ousmane Dembele, but the ball is intercepted.
42'Barcelona is in control of the ball.
41'After a tactical foul, Pedri sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
41'Pedri from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alex Moreno
41'Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
41'Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
40'Emerson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
40'Barcelona is having a good opportunity to score.
40'Ball possession: Barcelona: 49%, Real Betis: 51%.
39'Goal kick for Barcelona.
39'Cristian Tello from Real Betis sends an effort wide of target
39'Alex Moreno of Real Betis passes the ball to a team mate.
39'Real Betis is trying to create something here.
38'Jordi Alba from Barcelona plays a cheeky 1-2 with Pedri.
38'Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37'Real Betis is in control of the ball.
37'Ansu Fati commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
37'Obstruction as Ansu Fati cuts off the run of Emerson. A free-kick is awarded.
36'Goal kick for Real Betis.
36'Jordi Alba from Barcelona crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
35'Ball possession: Barcelona: 47%, Real Betis: 53%.
35'Barcelona is in control of the ball.
34'Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34'Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33'HE MISSES! - Antoine Griezmann takes the spot-kick but Claudio Bravo blocks it!
33'The game is restarted.
32'Ansu Fati is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
32'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
32'Yellow card for Aissa Mandi.
32'PENALTY - Aissa Mandi from Real Betis concedes a penalty for tripping Ansu Fati.
31'Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
31'Marc Bartra is penalised for pushing Antoine Griezmann.
30'Ball possession: Barcelona: 46%, Real Betis: 54%.
30'Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
30'After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Real Betis!
30'VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
30'Joaquin swings in a cross from the free kick.
29'Obstruction as Jordi Alba cuts off the run of Emerson. A free-kick is awarded.
28'Sergio Canales from Real Betis passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
28'Emerson from Real Betis chips the ball into the penalty box.
28'Danger! Sergio Canales from Real Betis successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
27'Goal kick for Real Betis.
27'POST! So nearly a goal by Antoine Griezmann but his finish hits the post!
27'Pedri from Barcelona find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
26'Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26'Sergio Busquets from Barcelona directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
26'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
25'Ball possession: Barcelona: 45%, Real Betis: 55%.
25'The referee signals a free kick as Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona trips Guido Rodriguez
25'Real Betis is in control of the ball.
24'GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Barcelona stands.
23'VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
23'A great goal by Ousmane Dembele
22'Antoine Griezmann provided the assist for the goal.
22'G O O O A A A L - Ousmane Dembele with the goal!
22'Antoine Griezmann of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
22'Cristian Tello shoots from outside the box, but Marc-Andre ter Stegen has it under control
21'Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
21'Cristian Tello puts in a cross...
21'Real Betis is trying to create something here.
20'Real Betis is in control of the ball.
20'Ball possession: Barcelona: 49%, Real Betis: 51%.
20'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
19'Clement Lenglet relieves the pressure with a clearance
19'Sergio Canales puts in a cross...
19'Gerard Pique relieves the pressure with a clearance
19'Joaquin from Real Betis swings in the corner from the right.
18'Sergio Canales from Real Betis directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18'William Carvalho is penalised for pushing Frenkie de Jong.
18'Goal kick for Real Betis.
18'The game is restarted.
18'Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
17'Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
17'Barcelona is having a good opportunity to score.
17'Goal kick for Barcelona.
17'Alex Moreno from Real Betis sends an effort wide of target
17'Alex Moreno from Real Betis takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
16'Marc Bartra from Real Betis goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Antoine Griezmann
15'Barcelona is in control of the ball.
15'Ball possession: Barcelona: 53%, Real Betis: 47%.
15'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
14'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14'Alex Moreno from Real Betis passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14'Could be a good chance here as Cristian Tello from Real Betis cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
14'Real Betis is in control of the ball.
13'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13'Safe hands from Claudio Bravo as he comes out and claims the ball
13'Jordi Alba puts in a cross...
13'Barcelona is trying to create something here.
12'Real Betis is having a good opportunity to score.
12'Goal kick for Barcelona.
12'That's a great ball by Sergio Canales from Real Betis. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
11'Goal kick for Real Betis.
11'Antoine Griezmann sends a shot inches wide. Close!
11'Antoine Griezmann from Barcelona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
11'What a game. It's an intense and good playing game from both sides.
10'Ball possession: Barcelona: 56%, Real Betis: 44%.
10'Guido Rodriguez relieves the pressure with a clearance
10'Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
10'Should have been a goal! Ansu Fati gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Claudio Bravo!
9'Ansu Fati from Barcelona takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
9'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9'A shot by Alex Moreno is blocked.
9'Gerard Pique relieves the pressure with a clearance
9'Sergio Canales from Real Betis swings in the corner from the left.
9'Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona makes a great save.
9'William Carvalho finds himself in acres of space, but his header is turned behind by the Marc-Andre ter Stegen! Corner kick...
8'Sergio Canales from Real Betis swings in the corner from the left.
8'Alex Moreno from Real Betis directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8'Could be a good chance here as Cristian Tello from Real Betis cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
8'Real Betis is in control of the ball.
7'Real Betis is trying to create something here.
7'Real Betis take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6'Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
6'Goal kick for Real Betis.
6'Ansu Fati sends a shot inches wide. Close!
6'Barcelona is having a good opportunity to score.
5'Ball possession: Barcelona: 68%, Real Betis: 32%.
5'Goal kick for Real Betis.
5'How did he miss that? Antoine Griezmann has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
5'Ansu Fati of Barcelona passes the ball to a team mate.
5'Alex Moreno could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
4'Real Betis take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4'Barcelona is in control of the ball.
3'The referee signals a free kick as Aissa Mandi from Real Betis trips Ansu Fati
3'Barcelona is in control of the ball.
2'Barcelona is having a good opportunity to score.
2'Barcelona is in control of the ball.
2'Real Betis is trying to create something here.
1'The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1'Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1'Real Betis kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
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