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.
Barcelona 4-1 Real Betis
73 minutes
Busquets, with the victory secure, is withdrawn for Arturo Vidal.
GOAL! Barcelona 5-1 Real Betis (Vidal)
77 minutes
A brilliant one touch move from Barcelona brings the fifth goal! And it's Vidal, only on the pitch for a few minutes, who gets it. The ball is worked quickly into the box where the Chilean midfielder slams home into the top corner. This is becoming a thrashing.
GOAL! Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis (Loren)
79 minutes
What a hit! Betis respond instantly, and it's a stunning goal from Loren. A loose ball from Griezmann allows the forward to turn and drive a powerful shot into the top corner, leaving Ter Stegen with no chance. Unfortunately, it does nothing to change the complexion of the game.
Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis
81 minutes
In between the goals Barcelona made a couple of changes: 16-year-old Ansu Fati replaces Perez and becomes the second youngest player in the club's history. And Junior Firpo comes on for Rafinha.
Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis
85 minutes
Young Fati goes close, hitting a low shot that flashes just wide of the far post! It's been a lively start from the teenager.
Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis
90 minutes
William Carvalho goes into the book for a cynical tug of Sergi Roberto's shirt. There'll be three minutes of added time.
Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis
90+1 minutes
Griezmann, searching for his hat-trick, gets a shot off from a tight angle on his right foot. It's parried behind for a corner.
Full time: That's it! An emphatic victory in the end for Barcelona, who respond well to that opening day defeat at Athletic Club. Griezmann, with his brace, will get the plaudits, but there were encouraging performances from the likes of Perez. Betis will wonder what went wrong after such a positive start.
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