Barcelona bounce back from last weekend's surprise defeat to Athletic Bilbao with a 5-2 win over Real Betis at Camp Nou.
Match Report
Fekir put the visitors in front with a well-taken finish 15 minutes in, but Barca grew into the match and were level at half-time thanks to Griezmann's first goal for the club - an impressive volley after being picked out by Roberto.
Griezmann added a second five minutes into the second half with an even better goal, paving the way for a flurry of strikes as Perez, Alba and substitute Vidal also registered in a lively second half. Loren pulled one back 11 minutes from time, but Valverde's men were comfortable winners in the end.
Match Events
15' GOAL! Barcelona 0-1 Betis (Fekir)
Completely against the run of play, Real Betis take the lead at Camp Nou. Busquets is guilty of giving away possession and boy do the visitors make him pay. Loren slides the ball through for Fekir, who takes a touch to set himself and then fires it across Ter Stegen with his second. Brilliant finish!
41' GOAL! Barcelona 1-1 Betis (Griezmann)
Griezmann is up and running in a Barcelona shirt - and what a time to score his first competitive goal in the famous colours! Roberto picks out Griezmann's run and the France striker volleys the ball home. The contact was not clean - it hit his shin - but it was still an impressive strike and had enough power to beat Martin.
50' GOAL! Barcelona 2-1 Betis (Griezmann)
Griezmann's Camp Nou career well and truly has lift-off! He shifts the ball on to his left boot and bends the ball out of Martin's reach from just inside the box. That really is out of the top drawer!
56' GOAL! Barcelona 3-1 Betis (Perez)
Possession is turned over high up the pitch and Perez this time keeps his composure when given time to pick his spot. He brings the ball inside Guardado and passes the ball into the back of the net, though it was not quite in the bottom corner and Martin maybe could have done better.
60' GOAL! Barcelona 4-1 Betis (Alba)
Busquets prods the ball through for Alba and the left-back fires it past back-up Betis keeper Martin, who has not covered himself in glory today.
77' GOAL! Barcelona 5-1 Betis (Vidal)
Yet another sublime Barcelona goal! Griezmann is again heavily involved, unselfishly squaring the ball for Vidal with a first-time pass. The finish was of the highest order, with the substitute midfielder picking out the top-right corner and giving Martin no chance whatsoever.
79' GOAL! Barcelona 5-2 Betis (Moron)
Loren pulls one back for Betis with a swerving shot into the top-right corner. Griezmann gave the ball away and Loren did not need a second invitation to pull the trigger.
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Behind-the-match story: Before the match, Valverde was speaking to himself, "If we fail to win this, fans blaming me like gonna really increase man!" Griezmann overheard him. He thought he was saying, "If we fail to win this, fans blaming be like gonna really on Griezmann!" [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
SanusiAbass
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news : Griezmann and co help barcelona from 19 to 9 in la liga table.
Beckly
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Then you realize just how many are on the trip with you and be like😎😎😎
footballworldfresh
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Barcelona today were awesome....Goals were just flying in.... *semedo today was brilliant... I don't think there is any argument about swapping him anymore.... he was their Right back dembele but injury free ..I don't think he will be sharing that place anymore.. * Sergio was the missing piece against betis ...he reduced the workload from De jong and vise versa... was fantastic... I don't think Roberto will be benched from time on ....he is the only CM/CAM in Barcelona performing probably with Rakitic ...he was great .. assist well set... De jong was fire ....He shouldn't play Sergio position.... he is very OK along side Sergio. he was constantly attacking without problem....he was awesome...money well spent to Barcelona... Rafinha was great ....although he didn't score he and Perez were the unexpected danger....he dribbled without being shy and constantly moving on anytime he made mistake... The passion was good...Very good.. * Perez was great ....He was the awesome before even scoring .....He was the most hungry in the attack ...He kept making mistakes and continued making them....he never got frustrated kept on fighting, kept on attempting until he finally scored....Quality only Suarez have in Barcelona.... I respect that.... Griezmann was a bomb .....his adaption was shocking....Changing ur rhythm from Counter attack to possession isn't easy at all...he was best ...Barcelona should expect a lot of goals from this guy.... finally.... ∆ FATI: two words....THE FUTURE....
iamildaz
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∆lphaville
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#BarcaBetis No Messi No Suarez No Dembele.. No Party! Griezmann: Hold My Beer 🍺
Johnnyohm
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Gruezmann be like who needs messi or suarez[Crylaugh]
thenativevoc
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People were doubting that Barca will not play well because of Messi, but they proved doubters wrong, they were expectional and spectacular, incredible two goals from griezmann, the second goal from griezmann was stunning, we hope to see these performance from him more, Jordi alba did not only proved as a crosser but also as a goal scorer, carles Perez should join the team, he is talented and can also be a back up for Suarez, he is a talented player, Vidal came as a substitute and scored, that was impressive, de Jong again proved that he is Barca future midfielder, he created crosses and made key passes alongside busquets, he will succeed as a Barca player, am glad valverde allowed a wonderkid like ansu fati, he is young, a 16 year old kid, he has the pace and his first shot was quite impressive, he was just like Messi , when messi was at his age, he fought for minutes, and in the future he may be a world class player, great match, happy for the team, good luck Barca.
iamildaz
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Importants Notice of the Match * Ansu Fati is an upcoming Star at Barcelona * Griezmann has the essential potentials to succeed Messi at Barcelona * Rafinha is worth Neymar as he has the necessary requirements * Barcelona defense still solid * Camp Nuo is a sacred fortress
hysonwayne
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we can all see that Barca made mistake in signing Griezmann. Hé stood Up for us today better days to come 💯 #forcaBarca
buging
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kosbmptu
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Wow... What a game. What a performance... Oh wait, that means valverde is staying... Sh*tt... I was not happy with the first half but 2nd...oh yea yeah... Griezmann was brilliant, rafinha was a bit wasteful... BUT! I SAW THIS LAST SEASON. I had hope last season. And then we made 4:0 liverpool... Im sorry but im not getting fooled now, #VALVERDEOUT
Specialonedxb
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Finally Valverde wins a match without Messi!!
Desmondeyum
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Advantage of the win : Barcelona can win matches without Messi Disadvantage : Bartomeu will think we don't need Neymar
garbiegucci
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Griezman is really the man for barcelona after messi, A king is here Forca barca,i dont thinkbu need neymar.
thiago_messi
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this is my dad lionel messi love him so much for all his fans please put like
DaMhztourage
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You can afford a good smile seeing your boys decimate Betis 5 :2
AngelBhusalBarçafan
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What's the name of that app??
That’s All Football app bro 😂 🤣
Desmondeyum
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A seven-goal thriller at Camp Nou with Barcelona beating Real Betis 5-2...Lionel Messi didn't take part! Antoine Griezmann had never scored at Camp Nou in his 14 previous visits...He then got two on his debut for Barca! Messi who?