Following midweek results, Barcelona are four points clear at the top of La Liga, and will aim to be seven ahead of Real Madrid when they take on Real Betis at the Benito Villamarín on Saturday afternoon.
Robert Lewandowski was rested during the 5-1 win over Mallorca on Tuesday and, according to MD, will return to the starting lineup against Betis. Ferran Torres would leave, this being the only change compared to Son Moix.
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Betis will finally be able to count on the services of Isco Alarcón for the first time in seven months, although he will not be a starter at Benito Villamarín. Manuel Pellegrini is expected to call up Aitor Ruibal following last weekend’s defeat to Real Sociedad, while Barcelona alumni Ez Abde and Vitor Roque will also be in the line-up.
It promises to be a very intriguing match in Seville. Barcelona are favorites, although Betis are more than capable of causing problems despite their poor recent form.