In a thrilling La Liga encounter on Saturday, FC Barcelona, the current league leaders, were held to a 2-2 draw by Real Betis at the Benito Villamarín Stadium.
Barcelona took the lead in the 39th minute with a powerful header from Robert Lewandowski, showcasing his aerial prowess. However, Real Betis fought back when Giovani Lo Celso converted a penalty after the VAR reviewed an incident involving Frenkie de Jong and Vitor Roque, who is on loan from Barcelona.
The match intensified as Barca coach Hansi Flick was shown a red card for his vehement protests, putting Barcelona under pressure. Ferran Torres appeared to secure a comfortable win for Barcelona in the 82nd minute, but Real Betis demonstrated resilience. In the dying moments of the game, Assane Diao executed a brilliant back-heel finish with a pass from Aitor Ruibal, salvaging a crucial point for Betis.
This draw means Barcelona has dropped two valuable points, allowing Real Madrid to inch closer to the top of the table with their recent victory against Girona. The battle for La Liga supremacy is heating up, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the season.
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Barca held to 2-2 at Betis, Real close on leaders with win at Girona
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