Unbeaten Barcelona head to Real Betis in La Liga matchday nine
Hansi Flick's side has won all eight league games this season and travels to Real Betis on Saturday, with a midfield selection question still open after Frenkie de Jong's return.
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What happened
Barcelona, the most in-form team in Europe, are preparing for a Saturday away match at Real Betis in the ninth round of the Spanish league. Coach Hansi Flick has altered the team's schedule ahead of the trip to Seville, and his choice in midfield is a difficult one following De Jong's return.
Why it matters
A Barcelona win would be one step toward a feat not matched in La Liga since the 1968–69 season. The match also tests a team that has won every league game so far this campaign.
Timeline
- Oct 16, 2:38 AM ET: Flick makes a surprise change to Barcelona's schedule before the team travels to Seville for the Real Betis match.
- Oct 16, 3:00 PM ET: Coverage notes that Barcelona have been unbeaten away against Real Betis for nearly two decades.
- Oct 17, 2:55 AM ET: De Jong's return leaves Flick with a difficult midfield dilemma ahead of the match.
Coverage
- Real Betis vs Barcelona: Projected lineups for the 2026-27 LaLiga match (World Soccer Talk)
- How to watch Real Betis vs Barcelona match in the USA: Live stream and TV for 2026-27 LaLiga (World Soccer Talk)
- A new headache: De Jong's return leaves Flick with a difficult dilemma at Barcelona (goal.com)
- Barcelona team news: Hansi Flick considering major rotations against Real Betis (Yahoo Sports)
- FC Barcelona announce squad for La Liga match against Real Betis (Renato Gonçalves)
- Barcelona beats Real Betis 5-2, ties La Liga winning start record
- Flick changes Barcelona's schedule before Real Betis trip
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