Unbeaten at Home in Copa del Rey
FC Barcelona enters tonight’s Copa del Rey match with great confidence following their Spanish Super Cup victory over Real Madrid. They look to continue their impressive home record in single-match Copa del Rey encounters as they face Real Betis.
Recent Home Victories
Barcelona has enjoyed a perfect record in their previous single-match home ties in the Copa del Rey. Below are the details of their recent victories:
Date | Opponent | Score | Key Player(s) | Highlights |
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January 25, 2023 | Real Sociedad | 1-0 | Ousmane Dembélé | Dembélé’s second-half goal, key saves from Ter Stegen |
January 30, 2020 | Leganés | 5-0 | Griezmann, Messi, Lenglet, Arthur Melo | Goals from Griezmann, Lenglet, Messi (2), and Arthur Melo |
Betis Clash: A Chance for Redemption
Tonight’s match will see FC Barcelona face Real Betis, coached by Manuel Pellegrini. Barcelona has a strong recent record against Betis, having gone unbeaten in their last seven encounters (six wins, one draw). However, the memory of their 2-2 draw in the last league match, where Barcelona led but allowed a late equalizer, still lingers.
Here’s a look at their most recent meeting with Betis:
Date | Opponent | Score | Key Moments | Result Summary |
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Last League Match | Real Betis | 2-2 | Barcelona led but conceded late goal | Draw after Betis’ stoppage-time equalizer |