FC Barcelona narrowly missed out on securing their eighth consecutive victory against Betis, finishing with a 2-2 draw after a late equalizer from the home side. This match in Seville was marked by a mix of frustration and excitement, and although the team only earned a point, they remain in a strong position, sitting five points ahead of Real Madrid and six ahead of Atlético, both of whom have two games in hand.
Barça initially took the lead, thanks to Robert Lewandowski, who scored his 16th goal of the season after a remarkable sequence of 27 passes. Despite facing some early pressure from Betis, the Catalans found their rhythm and capitalized on their opportunities. However, the match took a turn in the second half when a controversial penalty decision resulted in Frenkie de Jong being sent off. This turned the tide against Barça, allowing Giovani Lo Celso to level the score from the penalty spot.
Despite being down a player, Barça displayed remarkable resilience and managed to regain the lead late in the game, courtesy of a goal from Ferran Torres, which was initially ruled offside but overturned by VAR. Unfortunately, their defense could not hold as Assane Diao equalized in injury time, leading to a shared outcome.
Looking ahead, Barça will turn their focus to their upcoming Champions League match against Dortmund before returning to La Liga action at home against Leganés next Sunday.
While this draw may feel disappointing after being so close to a win, it serves as a reminder of the team’s competitiveness and skill under pressure. With the league still within reach and important matches on the horizon, fans can remain hopeful that Barcelona will continue to build on their performance and reclaim their winning form.