The La Liga clash between Real Betis and Barcelona took place at Estadio de La Cartuja, with Barcelona aiming to extend their lead in the league standings. Barcelona entered the match with a strong recent form, having won their last five encounters against Betis, and sought to maintain their top position. The match saw Barcelona's captain benched due to an adductor strain, with Raphinha also absent due to a right adductor injury, leading to tactical adjustments by manager Hansi Flick. Marcus Rashford started in place of Raphinha, while Roony Bardghji featured in the lineup. Barcelona took an early lead with Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick, including a goal that deflected into the net, helping them come from behind to secure a 4-1 victory. Torres's performance was pivotal, and the team managed to control the game despite some lapses. Betis, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, struggled to play through Barcelona's pressing and created limited chances, with Nelson Deossa and Antony showing some positive moments. The match's result moved Barcelona four points clear at the top of La Liga, while Betis remained in fifth place. The game was characterized by tactical depth, speed, and intensity, with Barcelona's victory reinforcing their title ambitions and Betis seeking to strengthen their European qualification prospects.