Barcelona vs Real Betis LIVE: Latest score and goal updates from La Liga game
Follow latest updates as Barcelona look to bounce back from a shock opening defeat in La Liga
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Barcelona need to bounce back after that shock opening defeat by Athletic Bilbao, and can do so tonight at the Camp Nou against visitors Real Betis.
Barca struggled without Lionel Messi, going down 1-0, and he remains out of contention for the game this evening.
It means Antoine Griezmann leads the line, with Luis Suarez out injured and Ousmane Dembele also unavailable, while Frenkie de Jong plays in midfield. Follow it live:
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Prediction
Lionel Messi to produce the goods on his return. Barce 3-1 Betis.
What time does it start?
The game kicks off at 8pm BST (9pm local time).
How to stream online and watch on TV?
The game can be watched online in the UK via the ITV hub, or on TV channel ITV4.
Half time: That's it for the first half. Betis led against the run of play through Fekir, but Griezmann's goal late in the half has brought Barcelona back into the game. They've had the better chances of the two sides, but some poor finishing has let them down so far.
Barcelona 1-1 Real Betis
47 minutes
A fast start from Barcelona as Griezmann works the ball out to Perez on the right. He breaks into the box and shoots, but gets his effort badly wrong, skewing it well wide.
GOAL! Barcelona 2-1 Real Betis (Griezmann)
50 minutes
Griezmann has his second, and what a goal it is! He collects the ball on the edge of the box and curls a delightful shot into the far corner. There's nothing Martín Fernández can do about that.
Barcelona 2-1 Real Betis
54 minutes
Now Perez goes close, cutting inside and hitting a powerful effort into the side netting. He's looked lively tonight.
GOAL! Barcelona 3-1 Real Betis (Perez)
56 minutes
Carles Perez, having gone close moments earlier, has a goal on his full La Liga debut! Semedo picks him out just inside the box and the youngster opens his body up to curl the ball into the corner. An immaculate finish from a hugely promising talent.
GOAL! Barcelona 4-1 Real Betis (Alba)
60 minutes
Barcelona are rampant! Busquets wins the ball on the edge of the Betis box and slides Alba in on goal. The full back takes one touch and calmly places his finish past Martín Fernández. That puts the game well and truly beyond the visitors.
Barcelona 4-1 Real Betis
61 minutes
Betis need some inspiration, so they turn to a familiar face. Joaquin replaces Guardado.
Barcelona 4-1 Real Betis
66 minutes
Betis are doing their best to search for a way back into this game. But they look a beaten team. They've created almost nothing in the second half.
Barcelona 4-1 Real Betis
70 minutes
Perez, confident after his goal, tries to surge into the Betis box and get a shot off. But he's crowded out and the visitors clear. It's just a case of how many Barcelona will score at this point.
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