Madrid, Dec. 5 -- FC Barcelona plays a vital away game on Saturday as it looks to consolidate its lead in La Liga and put pressure on Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, both of whom play after Barcelona's match has finished.
Hansi Flick's side travels to face an in-form Real Betis that currently sits fifth in the table after a morale-boosting 2-0 win over bitter local rivals Sevilla last weekend and has not lost since a home defeat to Atletico Madrid on August 27.
Barcelona heads to the south of Spain after a 3-1 home win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, arguably its best display of the season, with Raphinha producing another fine performance and Eric Garcia impressing in a holding midfield role.
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