Manuel Pellegrini’s Betis (without Claudio Bravo) was a tough rival for Barcelona, but it did not reach him and was defeated 2-3 before a Barcelona team that had Lionel Messi as the brain of the victory.
The Argentine entered the second half when the Sevillian team was 1-0 up, so his contribution was essential to take the three points.
A first part of much study but with a Betis that showed good football was crowned in the 38th minute when Borja Iglesias crowned a great play in attack to leave Ter Stegen without an option.
In the 57th minute there was a key moment because Messi replaced Riqui Puig and it only took 120 seconds for the Flea to do magic and with a shot at the entrance of the area he scored the 1-1.
Barcelona was a whirlwind with a very active 10 and an unfortunate move by defender Víctor Ruiz ended up 2-1 thanks to an own goal from the aforementioned player.
But football has its revenge and in the 75th minute Nabil Fekir masterfully executed a free kick to one side of the area for Ruiz to beat everyone with a header and tie things 2-2.
Barça felt the goal and they were the best minutes of Betis that they made of the ball and never loaned it to the rival.
But, this is won with goals and a shot from Trincão with three minutes remaining, they gave Barcelona an undeserved victory for the great game that Betis played.
