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Real Betis vs. Barcelona - Football Match Report - May 7, 2022 - ESPN (ESPN)

A stunning goal from Jordi Alba deep into injury time gave Barcelona a 2-1 victory at Real Betis to secure qualification for the Champions League next ...

But Barca were pegged back almost immediately when former Camp Nou defender Marc Bartra headed home a corner just two minutes later. Earlier, Barcelona had taken the lead with a first goal since January for Ansu Fati in the 76th minute. A stunning goal from Jordi Alba deep into injury time gave Barcelona a 2-1 victory at Real Betis to secure qualification for the Champions League next season.

Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona: Match Review (Barca Universal)

For the Blaugranas, a win on the night would secure a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League irrespective of future results. Meanwhile, the hosts found ...

Alex Moreno found himself in acres of space in the 64th minute. The ball fell straight to Dembele, but the Frenchman could not capitalise on his chance. The Brazilian crossed a lovely ball to Alba who sensationally struck the ball past Rui Silva to give Barcelona the win. The move began with Guardado finding Canales who controlled the ball and laid it off for Rodriguez. However, the forward’s shot hit the woodwork and the score remained 0-0. Eric Garcia replaced the injured Gerard Pique in central defense while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was benched for Ousmane Dembele in the attack. Meanwhile, the hosts found themselves in a must-win situation to keep their dream for a European spot alive.

Injury time Jordi Alba winner gifts Barcelona dramatic away victory at ... (Eurosport.com)

Barcelona beat Real Betis 1-2 thanks to a last-gasp winner from Jordi Alba to confirm their place in the Champions League for next season.

Araujo was unlucky not to score when his header looked to be flying in only to be denied by a great save. Barca have some young stars in their team like Araujo and Gavi as well as quality via the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alba and Sergio Busquets, so adding to that spine will be vital. They called upon legendary player Xavi to guide them out of this mess and so he has done. When Ronald Koeman left the club the Catalan giants were in disarray. Xavi’s side scored first and it was the substitute Ansu Fati who put them ahead. Ronald Araujo’s bullet header was tipped onto the bar brilliantly by Rui Silva in the Betis goal.

Barcelona leave it late to seal Champions League qualification (Belfast Telegraph)

Barcelona made sure of Champions League football again next season after Jordi Alba struck a fine volley deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win at Real ...

In Ligue 1, Kevin Gameiro’s late goal secured Strasbourg a 1-0 win at Brest to keep up hopes of a place in the Europa Conference League. In Serie A, a late goal from Fabian Ruiz gave Napoli a 1-0 win at Torino to tighten their grip on third place. Le— Coupe de France (@coupedefrance) @FCNantesvainqueur de la 105ème édition de la #CoupeDeFrance🏆 pic.twitter.com/dRmmqP3Rfy May 7, 2022 Cadiz moved three points clear of the relegation zone after a late goal flurry during the closing 10 minutes secured a 3-0 win over Elche, who saw substitute Ezequiel Ponce receive a straight red card shortly after coming on during the second half. WHAT A FINISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) #BetisBarça pic.twitter.com/bjEyqrhExP May 7, 2022 Barcelona made sure of Champions League football again next season after Jordi Alba struck a fine volley deep into stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win at Real Betis.

Alba last-gasp goal lifts Barcelona to 2-1 victory at Betis (TheRecord.com)

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Winding down a difficult season, Barcelona pulled out a 2-1 victory at Real Betis after Jordi Alba struck a last-gasp winner o...

Barcelona’s players greeted Betis with an honor guard to mark their Copa del Rey title. But Alba smashed home a left-footed volley from a cross by Dani Alves deep in stoppage time. “We are happy for our effort, our sacrifice today.

Real Betis 1-2 Barcelona: Visitors secure Champions League spot ... (Daily Mail)

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: The Barcelona relief was palpable on Saturday night in Seville when Alba's thunderbolt beat Rui Silva to win the game 2-1 in injury ...

But Alba had other ideas and with practically the last kick of the game he won it for Barcelona. Betis needed the three points to move level on points with fourth placed Atletico Madrid. Barcelona knew a win would confirm their participation in next season's Champions League. Barcelona's number 10 is blessed with at least a little of the timing of his predecessor. Xavi's task when he took over from Ronald Koeman was to save the team from another season kicking around in the Europa League. It looked a tall order at first. with Ansu Fati also scoring for Xavi's men off the bench Alba's winning goal came from a Dani Alves cross.