Barcelona – Betis 1-1: Catalans Miss Chance to Extend Lead Over Real Madrid

Despite taking the lead, Barcelona failed to secure a win against Manuel Pellegrini’s impressive Betis team. The visiting side ensured that the Catalans couldn’t widen their gap over Real Madrid in the standings. Before the game, Barcelona had received a boost from Real Madrid’s result, giving them an opportunity to extend their lead to six points, but Betis thwarted that chance! The visitors, who remained unbeaten in their last six league games, put up a tough fight against Barcelona, which missed several chances and couldn’t secure all three points. As a result, Barcelona now holds just a four-point advantage over Real Madrid, with weeks to go before their crucial matchup on May 11, 2025 (22:00). Barcelona took the lead through Gavi in the 7th minute, but Betis equalized with Nata in the 17th. The home side dominated possession but couldn’t find the back of the net against the well-organized Sevillians, who held firm under pressure until the final whistle. With this draw, Pellegrini’s team reached 48 points, securing fifth place, two games ahead of sixth-placed Villarreal.