Barcelona will end the season without a trophy. Whether they will be the second, third or fourth-seeded is less important, what is primary in this transitional period is securing the Champions League, and as that mission has not been officially fulfilled yet, visiting Betis in Seville is extremely important.The guys from Benito Villamarin Stadium are also fighting for the top four and the ticket for the most eminent continental competition – which means they will be fully motivated. If they manage to enter the Champions League after winning Copa del Rey, it would be a season to remember for Manuel Pellegrini’s players.Bernardo Silva, the next piece of Xavi’s winning puzzleFor Betis, tonight’s game is all or nothing. But even so, whatever happens tonight, Verdiblancos will keep the mathematical chance to fight for a place among the top four in the last three rounds, but if they lose to Barcelona, the mission will be almost impossible.The Spanish cup final took away the team’s attention and energy. And with the trophy in their pocket and already secured Europa League, it seems inevitable that there has been some lack of intensity in the locker room. However, the Chilean coach is trying to motivate the players to make the last effort in a season that, no matter what happens, is already a successful one.##EDITORS_CHOICE##This season, there were occasions when Betis surprised their fans unpleasantly, spilling points against those ‘weaker’ than themselves, while Barça are playing very well away under Xavi – better than at the Nou Camp with no league defeat in 2022. This puts Blaugrana in the role of a favorite. Just like the fact that their triumph will ensure Champions League football, which is the minimum that the Catalans have set for themselves in this turbulent season.Luis Suarez wants to go back to BarcelonaA special motive for the host will be the fact that they did not win against the Catalan giant at Villamarin for 14 years in the league. In general, Betis’ wins are a real rarity in recent years against Barcelona – only three since 2017. In the first part of the season, Betis were better in Barcelona (0-1).The personnel situation is a bit tricky in the Barcelona camp. Xavi will not be able to count on Dest, Pedri, Pique, Sergi Roberto and Ter Stegen, and Pellegrini is without Bellerin, Camarasa and Montoya.LA LIGA – ROUND 35FridayLevante – Real Sociedad 2-1 (0-0)/Miramon 53, Melero 90 pen – David Silva 66/SaturdayMallorca – Granada 2-6 (1-1)/Sevilla 28, Raillo 58 – Suarez 6, Escudero 46, Puertas 55, Molina 69, 90, Uzuni 78/Ath.Bilbao – Valencia 0-0 IN PROGRESS19:30: (1.75) Cadiz (3.45) Elche (5.20)19:30: (1.95) Celta (3.50) Alaves (4.40)22:00: (3.15) Betis (3.50) Barcelona (2.35)Sunday15:00: (2.10) Getafe (3.00) Rayo Vallecano (4.10)17:15: (2.40) Villareal (3.25) Sevilla (3.30)19:30: (2.40) Espanyol (3.25) Osasuna (3.30)22:00: (2.10) Atl.Madrid (3.45) Real Madrid (3.50)***odds are subject to change
