Flick changes Barcelona's schedule before Real Betis trip
Barcelona travel to Seville ahead of Saturday's ninth-round La Liga match against Real Betis, with coach Hansi Flick making a surprise schedule change.
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What happened
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is changing the team's schedule before travelling to Seville. The change is in preparation for Saturday's ninth-round Spanish league match against Real Betis. Reports also previewed the lineup and noted Barcelona's unbeaten away record against Betis.
Why it matters
Barcelona are unbeaten in their eight league matches so far, and one more win would match a feat not achieved in La Liga since the 1968–69 season.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 2:38 AM ET: Flick makes a surprise change to Barcelona's schedule before the trip to Seville.
- Oct 16, 4:00 PM ET: Predicted lineup for Barcelona against Real Betis is published, with the team one win away from a feat not seen in La Liga since 1968–69.
Coverage
- Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Betis: Red-Hot Champions Hunting History (si.com)
- Unbeaten for nearly two decades: Barcelona’s tremendous away record vs Real Betis (Yahoo Sports)
- La Liga: Yamal fires as Barca brace for Betis (egyptian-gazette.com)
- How will Barcelona line up against Real Betis looking to continue perfect La Liga start? (Renato Gonçalves)
- Flick disrupts Barcelona's schedule with a surprise change (goal.com)
- Real Betis v Barcelona: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch (101greatgoals.com)
- Key Barcelona duo complete full training as they target return against Real Betis (Yahoo Sports)
- Barcelona beats Real Betis 5-2, ties La Liga winning start record
- Unbeaten Barcelona head to Real Betis in La Liga matchday nine
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