News Focus
- Robert Lewandowski plays his final home match for Barcelona before his summer exit
- Barcelona can become the first La Liga side to win all 19 home games in a single season
- Hansi Flick plans major rotation with only Lewandowski keeping his place from the Alaves defeat
- Real Betis arrive with their Champions League spot secured but key players missing through suspension
- The Polish striker hopes to add to his tally of 119 goals for the Catalan club
FC Barcelona welcome Real Betis to the Spotify Camp Nou this Sunday. The champions aim to make history. No La Liga team has ever won all 19 home matches in one season. Hansi Flick’s side can achieve this remarkable feat.
The match carries extra emotion. It marks Robert Lewandowski’s final home appearance for the club. The Polish striker confirmed on Saturday that he will leave when his contract expires next month. Coach Flick has promised that Lewandowski will start the game.
According to reports, the veteran forward is the only player who keeps his place in the team. Flick plans many changes after the midweek defeat to Alaves. Joao Cancelo, Pedri, Gavi and Raphinha should all return to the starting line-up.
Real Betis have already secured fifth position. This guarantees them a spot in next season’s Champions League. However, manager Manuel Pellegrini still wants a strong performance in Catalonia.
The visitors face some selection problems. Goalkeeper Alvaro Valles and winger Antony will likely start on the bench. Defenders Diego Llorente and Cucho Hernandez are both banned for the clash.
Lewandowski deserves the spotlight. He has scored 119 goals during four years with Barcelona. The 36-year-old hopes to add one final strike at the stadium he has called home.