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Barcelona and third-placed Betis meet in La Liga at La Cartuja
Barcelona visit Real Betis in Seville for a La Liga match at the Estadio de La Cartuja.
Barcelona are top of the table and have won every league match so far this season.
Betis are third and have matched their best league start, a record set in 1934-35.
They have not beaten Barcelona at home in the league since March 2008.
Barcelona can make it nine straight league wins to equal a record set by Real Madrid in 1968-69.
Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong are back in the squad, though neither is expected to start.
Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid next, while Betis may rotate players as they manage a busy run of matches.
Barcelona and Real Betis are set to meet in La Liga at La Cartuja in Seville.
Barcelona lead the table after winning all their league matches so far, while Betis are third.
Betis have matched their best start to a league season, set in 1934-35.
Barcelona are seeking a ninth consecutive win at the start of a La Liga season, which would equal a Real Madrid record.
The match is scheduled for Saturday at 18:30 local time.
- Who
- Barcelona and Real Betis.
- What
- A La Liga match between the league leaders and the third-placed team.
- When
- Saturday, 17 October 2026, at 18:30 local time.
- Where
- Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, Spain.
- Why
- Barcelona are looking to maintain their lead and pursue a ninth consecutive league win; Betis are seeking to build on their strong start.
Barcelona
Real Betis
Match aim
Barcelona
Barcelona will seek to maintain their position as league leaders.
Real Betis
Betis will try to use the momentum of their strong start to test Barcelona.
Barcelona's first-team squad arrived in Seville ahead of the match.
Barcelona and Betis are scheduled to meet at La Cartuja.
- Barcelona's league position
- First
- Betis's league position
- Third
- Betis's best start
- Matched the club's best league-season start, set in 1934-35
- Venue
- Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville
- Kick-off
- 18:30 local time on 17 October 2026
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