Back-to-back La Liga champions FC Barcelona will face Real Betis in what will be an absolute dead rubber game and will be their final home fixture. For Barca, it will be their second of the three inconsequential matches as they wrap up yet another successful season.
Despite being a dead rubber fixture for Real Betis, they will be ecstatic about having clinched a Champions League spot for the first time in 20 years and have etched fifth spot ahead of the last two matches. With both sides willing to play attacking football, it will be interesting to see how they go at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. Additionally, FC Barcelona and Real Betis will be able to play without pressure, guaranteeing an exciting spectacle.
Nevertheless, Barcelona will be highly motivated to win, mostly due to Robert Lewandowski’s final home fixture, having announced his departure from the club this weekend. Having become a bona fide legend of FC Barcelona, he is bound to receive a huge ovation from the Camp Nou crowd. The spectators will equally be expecting a goal from him in Lewandowski’s final home outing.
FC Barcelona vs Real Betis – La Liga, match details
| Event | La Liga |
| Match | FC Barcelona vs Real Betis |
| Date | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | 21:15 PM CET / 12:45 AM IST (Mon) / 15:15 PM ET/20:15 PM BST |
| Venue | Camp Nou, Barcelona |
FC Barcelona vs Real Betis – La Liga, team news
Barcelona approaches their Matchday 37 fixture against Real Betis with a predominantly healthy squad, although manager Hansi Flick must contend with a few notable absences. Midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been officially ruled out, having not recovered from an illness in time for the encounter. Furthermore, Lamine Yamal remains unavailable due to a long-term hamstring injury, sidelining him for the remainder of the domestic campaign. Flick also faces uncertainty regarding Marcus Rashford, who is a significant doubt and must undergo a late fitness test after sustaining a minor knock. On a positive note, the Catalan giants welcome the return of Raphinha, who is fully available following a one-game suspension.
Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini is confronting a significant selection dilemma ahead of the team’s visit to Spotify Camp Nou, with several key players unavailable due to injuries and disciplinary concerns. Diego Llorente and midweek goalscorer Cucho Hernández are both serving automatic one-match suspensions due to yellow card accumulation. Compounding the situation, Marc Bartra is sidelined with a foot injury, Aitor Ruibal is out with a knee issue, and Sergi Altimira is completely unavailable.
FC Barcelona vs Real Betis – La Liga, probable XIs
FC Barcelona XI: Joan GarcÃa, Eric GarcÃa, Pau CubarsÃ, Gerard MartÃn, João Cancelo, Gavi, Pedri, Roony Bardghji, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski.
Real Betis XI: Adrián López, Héctor BellerÃn, Diego Llorente Gómez, Natan Bernardo de Souza, Junior Firpo, Pablo Fornals, Marc Roca, Antony Matheus dos Santos, Giovani Lo Celso, Ez Abde, Cédric Bakambu.
When and Where to watch FC Barcelona vs Real Betis La Liga 2025-26 match in India?
There is no tv broadcast available of the match but the live streaming will take place on the FanCode App and website.
When and Where to watch FC Barcelona vs Real Betis La Liga 2025-26 match in US?
Viewers in the USA can catch the action on TV on ESPN Deportes and the live streaming on ESPN+.
When and Where to watch FC Barcelona vs Real Betis La Liga 2025-26 match in UK?
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the match on TV on Premier Sports 1 and the live streaming shall be available on Premier Sports Player.
When and Where to watch FC Barcelona vs Real Betis La Liga 2025-26 match in Spain?
Viewers in Spain can watch the game on television on Movistar, while the live streaming is available on Movistar+.
