Round 37 ·
HT: 1-0
Updated:
Half Time
1–0
90 Min
3–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Barcelona
4-2-3-1 · Hans-Dieter Flick
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Unknown
Real Betis
4-1-4-1 · Manuel Pellegrini
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Unknown
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
This result reset expectations for the coming rounds. Barcelona had taken a clear 3-1 win over Real Betis at Spotify Camp Nou, and the performance had looked like a statement rather than a routine home victory. Hans-Dieter Flick’s side had controlled the game-state well, turned possession into repeated high-quality moments, and shown the kind of authority that can change the mood around a title race run-in.
The match had been defined early when Raphinha struck in the 28th minute to give Barcelona a 1-0 lead at half-time. That opening goal mattered because it framed the rest of the contest: Betis had been forced to chase, while Barcelona could manage the transitions and keep pressing with patience. In a 4-2-3-1 shape, the home side had looked balanced between control and vertical threat, and the scoreline reflected how their chances created had kept building.
Raphinha doubled the lead in the 62nd minute, underlining his influence in a dominant display. Real Betis, set up in a 4-1-4-1 by Manuel Pellegrini, had then found a brief response when Isco converted a penalty in the 69th minute, but the momentum had not shifted for long. Just five minutes later, João Cancelo finished a move assisted by Pedri to restore the two-goal cushion at 74 minutes and close the contest with authority.
From a tactical perspective, Flick had managed the transitions effectively and kept Barcelona compact enough to protect their clean sheet ambitions, even after Betis’ penalty. Pellegrini’s side had competed, but they had needed sharper in-game adjustments after conceding momentum. The standout had been Raphinha, whose two goals had given the match its decisive edge, while Betis’ response had been respectable but ultimately insufficient.
For Icelandic readers following the season’s wider picture, this had been the kind of result that could sharpen the outlook for the next rounds. Barcelona had looked in control, and that kind of form had often carried real significance.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
Beyond the three points, Barcelona and Real Betis will meet with status and psychological edge on the line. The rivalry tension will sit above the table context, and both sides will understand that the evening at Spotify Camp Nou could shape how the next stretch of the season feels, not just how it reads in the standings.
Without leaning on advanced metrics, the match will be read through momentum, chance quality, and the control phases that each side can impose. Barcelona, in a 4-2-3-1 under Hans-Dieter Flick, will be expected to press with intent, but the balance will matter just as much as the aggression. If the home line gets stretched, Real Betis will look to turn transitions into dangerous openings rather than long spells of possession.
For Flick, the focus will be on pressing balance and rest-defense organization. That means Barcelona will need to recover shape quickly after attacks and avoid giving Betis easy routes into open grass. A clean sheet will not be the only measure of control, but it would be the clearest sign that the structure behind the press has held up under pressure.
Real Betis, set up in a 4-1-4-1 under Manuel Pellegrini, will likely try to keep the game level for as long as possible and then choose moments carefully. Pellegrini’s bench timing could become decisive if the match remains tight after the first hour, especially if Barcelona’s pressing begins to ask more physical questions. In that kind of match, one well-timed change can shift the rhythm, improve set-piece threat, or create a cleaner final-third sequence.
The decisive factor could be whether Barcelona’s pressure stays connected after turnovers, or whether Betis can keep the game level long enough to make the final substitutions tell.
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
Ball possession: Barcelona: 63%, Real Betis: 37%.
Gerard Martin sends a header towards goal, but Alvaro Valles is there to comfortably save it
Joao Cancelo from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
Good effort by Jules Kounde as he directs a shot on target, but Alvaro Valles saves it
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona start a counter attack
Safe hands from Joan Garcia as he comes out and claims the ball
Isco swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Gerard Martin successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Hector Bellerin is blocked
Ball possession: Barcelona: 64%, Real Betis: 36%.
Real Betis take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Real Betis take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Real Betis
Alejandro Balde from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
Alejandro Balde goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Alejandro Balde but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Alejandro Balde finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Marc Casado is penalised for pushing Nelson Deossa
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Natan is penalised for pushing Joao Cancelo
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Real Betis
Ball possession: Barcelona: 62%, Real Betis: 38%.
Antony is leaving the field to be replaced by Ezequiel Avila in a tactical substitution.
Robert Lewandowski is leaving the field to be replaced by Marc Casado in a tactical substitution.
Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
Robert Lewandowski goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Robert Lewandowski but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Robert Lewandowski finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Pedri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
The referee signals a free kick as Marc Roca from Real Betis trips Alejandro Balde
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Hector Bellerin from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Natan from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Gavi swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Marc Roca successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Roony Bardghji is blocked
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Barcelona: 62%, Real Betis: 38%.
Sofyan Amrabat is leaving the field to be replaced by Marc Roca in a tactical substitution.
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli is leaving the field to be replaced by Rodrigo Riquelme in a tactical substitution.
The referee signals a free kick as Hector Bellerin from Real Betis trips Joao Cancelo
Gavi from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Isco creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Junior Firpo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Ronald Araujo is penalised for pushing Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Real Betis take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Barcelona: 62%, Real Betis: 38%.
Marc Bernal is leaving the field to be replaced by Dani Olmo in a tactical substitution.
Pedri provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Joao Cancelo from Barcelona beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Sofyan Amrabat makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Barcelona
Antony fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Goal kick for Barcelona
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Nelson Deossa from Real Betis goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alejandro Balde
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Cedric Bakambu from Real Betis is ruled offside
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Barcelona: 62%, Real Betis: 38%.
With the goal, Real Betis have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
G O O O A A A L - Isco from Real Betis puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Joan Garcia chose the wrong side.
PENALTY - Gavi from Barcelona concedes a penalty for tripping Isco.
After VAR check, the referee changed the call and decided to award a penalty for Real Betis!
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Real Betis.
Hector Bellerin from Real Betis is ruled offside
Hector Bellerin creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Barcelona: 63%, Real Betis: 37%.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Eric Garcia is leaving the field to be replaced by Ronald Araujo in a tactical substitution.
Raphinha is leaving the field to be replaced by Roony Bardghji in a tactical substitution.
Raphinha from Barcelona is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
Hector Bellerin with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
G O O O O O A A L - Raphinha finds the net with the left foot!
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Raphinha relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Pedri from Barcelona trips Antony
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Raphinha from Barcelona is ruled offside
Ball possession: Barcelona: 65%, Real Betis: 35%.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Isco from Real Betis takes a short corner kick from the right.
Joan Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Raphinha from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
Good effort by Hector Bellerin as he directs a shot on target, but Joan Garcia saves it
Real Betis start a counter attack
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Real Betis
Raphinha from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
Raphinha goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Raphinha but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Raphinha finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Hector Bellerin makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ball possession: Barcelona: 65%, Real Betis: 35%.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Real Betis
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Barcelona
Alejandro Balde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Marc Bernal from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Isco
Real Betis take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Gerard Martin successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Nelson Deossa is blocked
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Real Betis
Eric Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Today's attendance is 56870
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Real Betis take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Goal kick for Real Betis
Joao Cancelo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Barcelona: 67%, Real Betis: 33%.
Valentin Gomez relieves the pressure with a clearance
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Alvaro Valles as he comes out and claims the ball
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Cedric Bakambu is penalised for pushing Marc Bernal
Fermin Lopez is leaving the field to be replaced by Alejandro Balde in a tactical substitution.
Giovani Lo Celso is leaving the field to be replaced by Isco in a tactical substitution.
Alvaro Fidalgo is leaving the field to be replaced by Cedric Bakambu in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Barcelona: 67%, Real Betis: 33%.
Goal kick for Barcelona
Sofyan Amrabat from Real Betis sends an effort wide of target
Sofyan Amrabat goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Sofyan Amrabat but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Sofyan Amrabat finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added
Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Raphinha from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
Ball possession: Barcelona: 66%, Real Betis: 34%.
Good effort by Fermin Lopez as he directs a shot on target, but Alvaro Valles saves it
Raphinha creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Barcelona start a counter attack
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Safe hands from Joan Garcia as he comes out and claims the ball
Giovani Lo Celso swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Marc Bernal successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Antony is blocked
Giovani Lo Celso from Real Betis swings in the corner from the left.
Marc Bernal relieves the pressure with a clearance
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
The referee signals a free kick as Natan from Real Betis trips Robert Lewandowski
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Real Betis take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Natan from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Barcelona: 64%, Real Betis: 36%.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Yellow card for Jules Kounde
Jules Kounde is shown a yellow card by the referee
The referee signals a free kick as Jules Kounde from Barcelona trips Abdessamad Ezzalzouli
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Giovani Lo Celso from Real Betis is ruled offside
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli shoots from outside the box, but Joan Garcia has it under control
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli tries his luck from distance but his effort ends up safely in the hands of Joan Garcia
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Barcelona: 65%, Real Betis: 35%.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Real Betis take a throw-in in their own half of the field
The cross by Pedri from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Goal kick for Real Betis
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Natan wins an air challenge against Fermin Lopez
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Junior Firpo from Real Betis is ruled offside
Gavi is penalised for pushing Sofyan Amrabat
Ball possession: Barcelona: 69%, Real Betis: 31%.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Barcelona managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
G O O O A A A L Raphinha curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the left foot! Wonderful finish
Junior Firpo is penalised for pushing Raphinha
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Natan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Joan Garcia as he comes out and claims the ball
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Joao Cancelo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Barcelona
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Real Betis take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Barcelona: 68%, Real Betis: 32%.
VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Real Betis.
Antony from Real Betis is ruled offside
Antony creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Real Betis start a counter attack
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Joao Cancelo from Barcelona is ruled offside
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Junior Firpo from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Barcelona: 68%, Real Betis: 32%.
Real Betis take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Valentin Gomez from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Raphinha from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
Junior Firpo from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Raphinha swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Alvaro Valles from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Raphinha swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Good effort by Raphinha as he directs a shot on target, but Alvaro Valles saves it
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Real Betis
Goal kick for Real Betis
Fermin Lopez from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
Fermin Lopez goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Fermin Lopez but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Fermin Lopez finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
Junior Firpo could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Natan from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona is ruled offside
Natan from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Barcelona: 64%, Real Betis: 36%.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Eric Garcia from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Real Betis with a potentially dangerous attack.
Real Betis are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Real Betis
Natan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Hector Bellerin relieves the pressure with a clearance
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Real Betis take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Real Betis take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Real Betis are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Barcelona: 64%, Real Betis: 36%.
The referee signals a free kick as Gavi from Barcelona trips Giovani Lo Celso
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Junior Firpo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Good effort by Fermin Lopez as he directs a shot on target, but Alvaro Valles saves it
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Oh no. From a promising position Joao Cancelo from Barcelona miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Real Betis take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Real Betis take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Barcelona: 49%, Real Betis: 51%.
Real Betis start a counter attack
Good effort by Raphinha as he directs a shot on target, but Alvaro Valles saves it
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Real Betis take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Pedri relieves the pressure with a clearance
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli from Real Betis intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Valentin Gomez is penalised for pushing Gavi
Barcelona are in control of the ball.
Joao Cancelo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Natan relieves the pressure with a clearance
Barcelona are trying to create something here.
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Real Betis kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Spotify Camp Nou, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Spotify Camp Nou where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Spotify Camp Nou where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Spotify Camp Nou, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Spotify Camp Nou, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Spotify Camp Nou. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Iceland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Iceland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Kickoff in Iceland is at 19:15 GMT on Sunday 17 May 2026.
Local broadcast partners for Iceland have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Iceland broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
Across the last 8 meetings, Barcelona have 6 wins, Real Betis have 0 wins, and there have been 2 draws.
This is LaLiga, Round 37, at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain.
Status
Finished
Attendance
56,870
Minute
78'
Winner
Barcelona
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