Barcelona Lineup vs Real Betis as Fermin Lopez returns for the Spanish champions

Barcelona take on Real Betis at the Estadio Villamarin tonight for a mouthwatering clash in LaLiga between two teams residing in the top five of the league standings. Coming into the fixture on the back of five consecutive wins, the Catalans reclaimed top spot from arch-rivals Real Madrid last weekend as their Clasico rivals dropped points once again. Now, the holders are one point clear of them in first place with 37 points from 15 games and breathing fire at the moment as they aim to defend their LaLiga crown.

In a further boost for the holders, Fermin Lopez returns to the squad after missing their last two games - against Alaves and Atletico Madrid - with an injury. Frenkie de Jong is also set for a comeback here as Barcelona's midfield is handed a respite with their anchorman back in action.

Real Betis are 13 points off them in fifth place but remain unbeaten in the competition in their last four. Having overcome Sevilla 2-0 last weekend, Los Verdiblancos added wind to their sails with an emphatic 4-1 victory in Copa del Rey this midweek, ousting minnows Torrent in the second round. Rodrigo Riquelme netted a hat-trick while Angel Ortiz was on target too as Betis stormed into the next stage of the cup.

Manuel Pellegrini's side are now on a three-game winning run, having also beaten Dutch side Utrecht 2-1 in the Europa League last week.

Let's now delve into the Barcelona Starting XI vs Real Betis.

Real Betis vs Barcelona Lineups Confirmed

With the kick-off upon us, Barcelona have announced who is starting for them tonight.

Barcelona Lineup vs Real Betis

Here is the confirmed Barcelona Lineup vs Real Betis:

Garcia, Balde, Cubarsi, Ferran Yamal, Pedri, Rashford, Martin, Kounde, Eric Roony

Real Betis Lineup vs Barcelona

Here is how Real Betis lineup against Barcelona tonight:

Valles, Ruibal, Bartra, Gomez, Altimira, Roca, Antony, Fornals, Ez Abde, Cucho