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Valverde laments Barcelona's slow start in first home defeat of his reign

Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde has bemoaned his side's woeful first-half display as they slipped to a shock 4-3 defeat to Real Betis at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Lionel Messi – making his first appearance since fracturing his arm against Sevilla on October 20 – scored twice, but it was not enough to prevent a stunning reverse against Quique Setien's side.

A chaotic display at the back from Barca allowed Junior, Joaquin, Giovani Lo Celso and Sergio Canales to all get on the scoresheet – the first time they have conceded four at home since a 4-2 defeat to Deportivo La Coruna in April 2003.