FC Barcelona are set to face Real Betis on Saturday at Estadio La Cartuja, aiming to continue their winning streak in LaLiga and achieve the best start in the club's history, having won their first eight matches, according to Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo."
Hans Flick's team enters the match unbeaten this season, but they will face Real Betis, who are third in LaLiga and come into the game with high spirits after beating Osasuna 5-2 and turning around a deficit against FC Porto to win 3-2 in European competition.
FC Barcelona have a clear advantage in recent encounters against their opponents, having won 23 matches, drawn five, and lost only twice in the last 30 meetings in LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España.
FC Barcelona's last defeat to Real Betis in Seville dates back to the Copa del Rey in 2011, when they lost 3-1 in the second leg of the quarter-finals, having secured a 5-0 victory in the first leg. Their last loss to Betis in LaLiga at home was in 2008, when they lost 3-2.
On the attacking front, FC Barcelona has scored 34 goals and conceded 13 in their last 11 matches against Real Betis, in encounters characterized by numerous chances and competitiveness. The match holds special significance for Al-Amin Yamal, who made his first appearance with the first team against Betis in April 2023, before becoming one of the standout stars of the Catalan team.
FC Barcelona aim to leverage their impressive record against Real Betis to continue their perfect start and secure their ninth consecutive win in LaLiga, while the hosts hope to benefit from their fans' support to end a long run of winless matches at home against the Catalan side.
