Summary

  • Borja Iglesias gives Real Betis the lead after a quick counter

  • Lionel Messi equalises three minutes after coming off the bench

  • Víctor Ruiz own goal completes Barcelona turnaround

  • Ruiz makes amends with an equalising header

  • But Trincao scores late on for Barcelona

  1. Postpublished at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2021

    We'll leave things there for tonight but if you want to read about how Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to victory then check out the report here.

    See you later!

  2. Postpublished at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2021

    Real Betis 2-3 Barcelona

    It is now six wins in a row in La Liga for Barcelona. They are up to second, seven points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, who have two games in hand.

  3. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 February 2021

    Real Betis 2-3 Barcelona

    All over as Barcelona complete the comeback win inspired by the introduction of Lionel Messi.

  4. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Real Betis 2-3 Barcelona

    Three minutes of time added on at the end of the 90 and Real Betis look deflated.

    It has been another entertaining clash between these two sides.

  5. goal

    GOAL - Real Betis 2-3 Barcelonapublished at 86 mins

    Trincao

    Stunner! And surely the winner.

    Frustration for Victor Ruiz as he is involved again, this time losing possession to Trincao, who bends a brilliant effort in off the underside of the bar.

  6. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 82 mins

    Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona

    Sergio Canales is on now for Real Betis as the hosts look to try and snatch this in the closing stages. He's on for Nabil Fekir while Loren Morón replaces Borja Iglesias.

    Canales is straight into the action as he brings a high ball under control inside the box and whips in a low cross but Barcelona clear.

  7. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona

    Lionel Messi stands over a free kick in prime Lionel Messi position - just outside the Real Betis box - but he is unable to get enough lift on it to beat the wall.

    Real Betis celebrate the block as if it was a goal for their side. Ten minutes to go.

  8. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 78 mins

    Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona

    Another change for Barcelona as Samuel Umtiti comes on for Sergio Busquets.

  9. YELLOW CARDpublished at 77 mins

    Real Betis 2-2 Barcelona

    It has been an eventful few minutes for Victor Ruiz as he is now booked for a foul on Lionel Messi.

  10. goal

    GOAL - Real Betis 2-2 Barcelonapublished at 74 mins

    Víctor Ruiz

    Betis back level!

    Victor Ruiz quickly makes amends for his unfortunate own goal as he heads home from a free kick.

    What a game this is!

  11. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona

    Twenty minutes to go and this has been more like the Barcelona we know after a drab first-half display. Lionel Messi, unsurprisingly, has provided the creative spark they badly lacked in the first 45 minutes,.

  12. goal

    GOAL - Real Betis 1-2 Barcelonapublished at 68 mins

    Víctor Ruiz OG

    Lionel Messi involved as the visitors lead through an own goal by Víctor Ruiz.

    Messi finds Jordi Alba inside the box with a brilliant ball, Alba squares to give Antoine Griezmann a tap in but the striker misses his shot, the ball hits the back of his other heel and then deflects in off the unfortunate Ruiz.

  13. Postpublished at 65 mins

    Real Betis 1-1 Barcelona

    Real Betis make a change now as they look to try and regain some control on this game. Aitor Ruibal is replaced by Rodri.

  14. Postpublished at 64 mins

    Real Betis 1-1 Barcelona

    Ousmane Dembélé is booked as he catches the back of Álex Moreno's heels as the Real Betis man threatened to get away.

  15. PENALTY APPEALpublished at 62 mins

    Real Betis 1-1 Barcelona

    Lionel Messi looks hungry to make up for the lost time sitting on the bench. He's buzzing around here, there and everywhere and goes down under a challenge inside the box. There's half a shout for a penalty but nothing is given.

  16. goal

    GOAL - Real Betis 1-1 Barcelonapublished at 60 mins

    Lionel Messi

    What an impact!

    Lionel Messi has only been on the pitch three minutes but he gets Barcelona's equaliser as he drives inside the near post from just inside the box.

  17. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 57 mins

    Real Betis 1-0 Barcelona

    Who had 57 minutes for Lionel Messi's introduction?

    On he comes for Riqui Puig while Trincao is on for Miralem Pjanic.

  18. GREAT SAVE!published at 55 mins

    Real Betis 1-0 Barcelona

    And a great save at the other end as Marc-André ter Stegen reacts quickly to deny Juanmi, who ran through the defence and onto a great pass by Nabil Fekir.

  19. Postpublished at 51 mins

    Real Betis 1-0 Barcelona

    Brilliant stop by ex-Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles as he flings himself at a powerful strike by Oscar Mingueza.

    Positive start to the second half by Barcelona

  20. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 49 mins

    Real Betis 1-0 Barcelona

    Barcelona give away their first free kick of the game as Frenkie de Jong stops Nabil Fekir running through.

    I say no changes for Barcelona, Pedri is on for Martin Braithwaite.