Barcelona Draws with Real Betis in La Liga

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick emphasized the need for his team to demonstrate their quality consistently after a 2-2 draw against Real Betis, which leaves them vulnerable at the top of LaLiga with 38 points. Barcelona initially led the match with goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, but Betis equalized through Giovani Lo Celso and Assane Diao. The draw allows second-placed Real Madrid, currently at 33 points, the opportunity to overtake them with two games in hand. Flick criticized his team's slow passing and reliance on long balls, expressing the need for improvement, especially in away matches. He received a red card for protesting a penalty awarded to Betis after a VAR review of a tackle by Frenkie De Jong, but stated he would not appeal the decision. Barcelona's upcoming fixtures include a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund and a LaLiga game against Leganes later in December.