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La Liga
Apr 5, 2014 at 5pm UK
 
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3-1

Messi (15' pen., 86'), Figueras (67' og.)
FT(HT: 1-0)
Castro (68')

Team News: Alexis Sanchez, Pedro return for Barcelona

Barcelona hand starts to Alexis Sanchez and Pedro for this afternoon's La Liga match against Real Betis.

Barcelona have named Alexis Sanchez and Pedro in their starting lineup for this afternoon's La Liga match against Real Betis.

The attacking duo come in for Cesc Fabregas and Neymar following the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

There are two changes in the back four, as Marc Bartra replaces the injured Gerard Pique and Adriano starts at left-back, with Jordi Alba ruled out through suspension.

Meanwhile, Real Betis have name Leo Baptistao as their lone striker, with support coming from Cedrick and Alvaro Vadillo

Barcelona: Pinto, Alves, Bartra, Mascherano, Adriano, Busquets, Xavi, Iniesta, Alexis, Messi, Pedro

Betis: Adan, Juanfran, Amaya, Jordi, Juan Carlos, N'Diaye, Lolo Reyes, Nono, Cedrick, Vadillo, Baptistao

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