Barcelona have had a lot of problems on and off the field of late and Real Betis could cause the Catalan giants more pain when they meet at Camp Nou on Saturday.
Barcelona managed three wins out of three in the Champions League on Wednesday, although they weren't very convincing when they beat Dynamo Kyiv at home.
Getting results in Europe has proven to be easier than winning La Liga, and Ronald Koeman is already being questioned following his appointment this summer.
They go into Saturday's home game against Real Betis in 12th place with just two wins from their first six games.
Indeed, the Blaugrana have failed to win any of their last four league matches, losing two and drawing two, and Betis can only secure a second La Liga victory at the Camp Nou since 1998.
Betis have been a make-or-break team this season, with four wins and four defeats in Spain's top flight, but it's important to note that two of those defeats came at the hands of Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid.
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Despite the struggles this season, Barcelona remain massive 2/5 favorites to win Saturday's game, largely due to the fact that they are playing at home.
But even the Camp Nou, which has been a strong point in recent years, has not given Barcelona an advantage, with Osasuna and Real Madrid winning there in their last four games.
Before that loss to Osasuna in the penultimate game of last season, Barcelona were undefeated in 30 home games, going back to November 11, 2018, when they lost 4-3 to Betis.
The visitors can count on an attractive 7/1 for their second win in their last three visits as they look to end the weekend in European positions.
A draw seems unlikely considering Betis' record eight league games this season, although it's also important to point out that this match when played at the Camp Nou has not seen a draw since 2007, but that result is available at 9/2
Barcelona vs Real Betis team news
Ronald Araujo broke into Barça's first team at the end of last season and was involved in the early stages of 2024-21. However, the defender looks set to be sidelined after picking up a hamstring injury against Juventus last month.
More importantly, Philippe Coutinho is set to be sidelined once again as he continues to have a thigh problem that will keep him out until after the international break.
Samuel Umtiti has been absent for a long time and has not appeared so far this season as he struggles with knee problems.
Real Betis are still without Víctor Camarasa due to a knee injury, while Andrés Guardado, Juanmi and Sidnei will be assessed before kick-off.
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Barcelona have only kept a clean sheet in five home games in all competitions this season and look unlikely to improve on that record this weekend.
In fact, the two teams have found the back of the net in the last four games played at the Camp Nou, while that bet has also fallen in each of the last two editions of this meeting.
Despite Balugrana's difficulties in defense this season, Betis should offer them opportunities.
Manuel Pellegrini's side, currently in seventh place, have conceded more goals than any other club in the top 11 and Barcelona's impressive attacking options should give them the tools to find their way.
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Tello failed to pass his diploma in Barcelona after graduating from the club's famous academy system, but he proved successful elsewhere.
After evolving with Porto and Fiorentina, Tello landed at Betis in 2017 and has already scored four league goals this season.
Players often tend to up their game when faced with former employers and Tello will certainly be keen to prove a point when he returns to Catalunya on Saturday.
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