More poor Barca defending sees Sanabria level before the break

The match between Barcelona and Betis saw the away side level before half-time. Sanabria made it 1-1 after Griezmann was unable to score a penalty. Messi was on the bench. 

Tello was the one who started the move. He went down the flank which Sergi Roberto was supposed to be covering and he was unable to prevent the cross going in. The ball deflected off him, in fact, which meant Pique and Lenglet missed their clearances. 

Sanabria was there to beat Ter Stegen. The keeper had appeared not long before that to make a great stop from a header in the middle of the box, but he was unable to do anything on this occasion. 

It was a major setback for Barcelona who have shown on several occasions that they have trouble at the back when their opponents attack quickly. It occurred in the Champions League clash versus Ferencvaros. Dembele had put Barca ahead against Betis earlier.

 

November 7, 2020