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FC Barcelona News: 11 November 2018; Stage Set for Real Betis Clash, Ernesto Valverde Set for La Liga Milestone

Match Preview: FC Barcelona vs. Real Betis | FC Barcelona
The top two passing teams in La Liga coincide on Sunday at Camp Nou when FC Barcelona — and Lionel Messi, who is back after three weeks out with a fractured arm — host Real Betis in mid-afternoon action. But that’s where the similarities between these two sides end, as Barça, currently atop the league standings, will looking to extend a three-game winning streak, while Betis, winless in their last four encounters, will be trying to keep from falling ever closer to the relegation zone.

Ernesto Valverde: ‘Betis will want possession, too’ | FC Barcelona
Barça manager Ernesto Valverde spoke to reporters following Saturday’s training session, around 24 hours before his team hosts Real Betis at Camp Nou in matchday 12 of La Liga.