Five things about Real Betis v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona
On Saturday 7 December, Barça will take to the pitch at the Benito Villamarín stadium for the LaLiga matchday 16 fixture (kick-off 4.15pm CET). Hansi Flick's side will be wanting to earn another three points away from home after the win last time out against Mallorca at the Son Moix stadium (1-5). Let's take a look at some of the specificities, stats and stories around this game against Betis.
Hansi Flick: 'It's important to play with confidence' - FC Barcelona
The Barça coach looks ahead to Saturday's La Liga trip to Betis
Ansu and Christensen working hard for return - FC Barcelona
Forward and defender putting in the work at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper to return to the first-team squad as soon as possible
Barcelona take pole position for Jonathan Tah after meeting with agent - Football España
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah has a trio of top suitors in Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Barcelona, but the Catalan giants have moved into pole position in the race for his signature. Tah is out of contract next summer, and can sign with another team on the first of January.
Barcelona plan to sell a defender if Jonathan Tah arrives - Football España
It did not take long for news of a meeting between Barcelona and Jonathan Tah to become public on Thursday night, and they are in firm pursuit of the German centre-back, who is out of contract next summer. His arrival would have consequences at Barcelona though.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick on Ronald Araujo fitness, rotations and Lamine Yamal - Football España
After a tricky trip to Son Moix was navigated with a 5-1 win, Barcelona cannot rest on their laurels this weekend, as they play Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin. With Ansu Fati and Andreas Christensen closing in a return, and Robert Lewandowski rested against RCD Mallorca, rotations and fitness were a key topic of Hansi Flick's pre-match press conference.
Hansi Flick explains why he let Vitor Roque leave Barcelona ahead of Real Betis clash - Football España
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has explained that he felt it would be more beneficial for Vitor Roque to leave the club in the summer after he arrived. Roque joined Real Betis on loan this summer, but Los Verdiblancos have an option to buy 50% of the player's rights at the end of the season.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick tells Ansu Fati and Eric García they can leave in January - Football España
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has surprised many with the faith he has shown in La Masia in his first season at the club, and it has brought excellent results in the form of Marc Bernal and Marc Casado. However it has become apparent that there are some players that Flick is not entirely convinced by.
Barcelona know Jonathan David will cost €80m - Football España
Barcelona Sporting Director Deco has identified the forward position as one of the areas to strengthen next season, knowing that Robert Lewandowski will turn 37 next year. It has been suggested that he will seek a forward that can play as an alternative to Lewandowski next season, with free agent Jonathan David profiling as an obvious candidate.