Barcelona return to La Liga action with a trip to Real Betis on January 21 with Xavi Hernandez’s side facing a battle to force themselves into the title race.
The Blaugrana were swept in the Spanish Super Cup final as Real Madrid claimed a 4-1 victory in Riyadh, and Xavi will demand a response from his team in this match.
Barcelona’s title defense is up for grabs in early 2024, with the Spanish champions currently trailing leaders Girona by eight points.
The Jugo Mobile breaks down key details ahead of this game, including how to watch around the world, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.
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What time does Real Betis vs Barcelona play? kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the Benito Villamarín Stadium in Seville, Spain, and kicks off on Sunday, January 21 at 6:30 pm local time.
Here’s how that time translates in some of the most important territories:
| Date | Start time | |
| USA | Sunday, January 21 | 12:30 pm Eastern Time |
| Canada | Sunday, January 21 | 12:30 pm Eastern Time |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, January 21 | 17:30 GMT |
| Australia | Monday, January 22 | 4:30am AEDT |
| India | Sunday, January 21 | 11:00 pm Eastern Time |
Real Betis-Barcelona live broadcast, television channel
Here’s how to watch this La Liga match in selected areas of major regions around the world:
| Region | TELEVISION | Transmission |
| USA | ESPN Sports | fubo, ESPN+, |
| Canada | — |
TSN+ |
| United Kingdom | Sports Viaplay | Viaplay UK, La Liga TV |
| Australia | — | optus sport |
| India | — | Jio TV |
USA: This game is available in ESPN+with Spanish options on ESPN Deportes and streaming options available on fubo.
Canada: This game is broadcast live exclusively on TSN+.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream all matches live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UNITED KINGDOM: This match is available for live streaming via Viaplay Sports. Streaming options are on Viaplay UK and La Liga TV.
Real Betis-Barcelona lineups, team news
Real Betis won their first La Liga game in six last weekend, with a 1-0 victory over neighbors Granada, but Manuel Pellegrini will look to make changes.
Ayoz Perez will be lost due to injury, along with Hector Bellerin and Guido Rodriguezwith assane diao and Nabil Fekir ready to start.
Real Betis (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Silva (GK) – Rubial, Pezzella, Sokratis, Abner – Roca, Guardado – Henrique, Isco, Diao – Fekir.
Real Betis Substitutes (9): to confirm
raffin is ruled out for Barcelona, after being injured in the Super Cup, but the defensive duo Joao Cancelo and Inigo Martinez They are back in shape for Barcelona.
Barcelona (4-3-3 from right to left): Neto (GK) – Cancelo, Martínez, Araujo, Balde – Pedri, Gundogan, de Jong – Torres, Lewandowski, Félix.
Barcelona substitutes (9): to confirm
Real Betis vs Barcelona Prediction
Xavi is under pressure to get Barcelona back on track in the coming weeks and they need to get a win in this tie to prevent Girona and Real Madrid from advancing in the title race.
Pellegrini’s hosts are pushing for a European qualifying spot, but Barcelona have won in their last six league visits to the Estadio Benito Villamarín.
Prediction: Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona