Real Betis vs Barcelona: Real Betis vs. Barcelona – Football Match Report – February 9, 2020 …

(1:45)Lionel Messi had a trio of assists as Barcelona kept pace with La Liga leaders Real Madrid thanks to a 3-2 win over Real Betis in a match that saw both teams finish with 10 players.

Barcelona came into the match trailing Madrid by six points after the leaders beat Osasuna earlier on Sunday and found themselves trailing Betis early when Sergio Canales converted a penalty for hand ball on Clement Lenglet.

Robles came up with two big saves against Messi in the opening 15 minutes of the second half as Barcelona dominated possession but could not find the go-ahead goal.

Lionel Messi congratulates Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets after his goal against Real Betis.

Rubi said: “Barcelona should have been down to 10 men in the 38th minute, there’s no discussion about that.