La Liga LIVE - Barcelona go eight points clear on top of table as Lewandowski and Raphinha strikes down Real Betis
- J. Koundé(85' O.G)
- Raphinha(65')
- R. Lewandowski(80')
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Remember to check back in tomorrow to see how Real Madrid respond when they host Valencia at the Bernabeu. See you then!
PEDRI V SILVA
This was an epic battle for a while, won by the Betis goalkeeper. He didn't fare quite so well against Pedri's team-mates, though, sadly for Silva.
THEY'RE ENJOYING THEMSELVES...
KEEPING IT TIGHT
Real Betis
CARVALHO SENT OFF
The drama has continued after the full-time whistle is blown, with Carvalho being shown a red card. We can only assume that was for some choice words to the referee.
FULL TIME: REAL BETIS 1-2 BARCELONA
Barca take the win and hit the 50-point mark at the midway stage of the season!
Xavi's men are now eight points clear of Real Madrid, who face Valencia tomorrow.
It was a slow burner in the first half but eventually came to life, Raphinha and Lewandowski striking for Barca before a bizarre late own goal from Kounde led to a nervy finish.
TIME RUNNING OUT
Rodriguez eventually tries an ambitious pass but overhits it, and I'm sure Barcelona will take their time with this goal kick.
BETIS NOT THREATENING
Betis are playing it around a bit too patiently. Get it in the mixer!
FOUR MINUTES ADDED TIME
Will we see any late drama? Juanmi bursts into space down the left wing, but the flag was up...
FC Barcelona
KESSIE ON, PEDRI OFF
On
F. Kessié
Off
Pedri
BETIS PUSHING FOR LEVELLER
Betis are piling on the pressure now as a dangerous cross is glanced across the Barcelona box and desperately headed clear by Busquets. Can they find a dramatic late equaliser?
Real Betis
KOUNDE OWN GOAL! BETIS BACK IN IT
What was that?! Out of nowhere, Betis are handed a lifeline in comical fashion!
A cross is swung in towards the back post but looks set to be easily dealt with by Kounde, only for the Frenchman to somehow chest it awkwardly into the back of his own net. Bizarre!
Own goal
J. Koundé
FATI COMES CLOSE
And the sub almost makes an instant impact, heading just wide of the far post!
FC Barcelona
XAVI MAKES A CHANGE
Fati is on for Raphinha as Barcelona finally make a change.
On
A. Fati
Off
Raphinha
FC Barcelona
GOAL! LEWANDOWSKI PUTS IT TO BED
Is that game over? Lewandowski, just back from suspension, scores his 14th goal of the season.
A corner is swung in and nodded down by Araujo into the striker's feet. He takes a touch, swivels, and smashes it into the bottom corner.
Goal
R. Lewandowski
Real Betis
JOSE ON, IGLESIAS OFF
On
Willian José
Off
B. Iglesias
Real Betis
SABALY REPLACES RUIBAL
On
Y. Sabaly
Off
A. Ruibal
RODRI ON FOR HENRIQUE
On
Rodri
Off
L. Henrique
LEWANDOWSKI CHANCE
Barcelona threaten a second as Lewandowski finds some space in the box, but his finish is blocked and Betis survive.
FELIPE BOOKED
It's all getting quite heated out there now, and Felipe is the third Betis player to be booked in three minutes as he trips Pedri.
Yellow card
Luiz Felipe