European round-up: Barca book Champions League spot
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.
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Barca secure Champions League spot with 2-1 Betis win
SEVILLE : A stoppage-time goal from defender Jordi Alba earned Barcelona a 2-1 LaLiga win at Real Betis on Saturday, securing Xavi Hernandez's side Champions League qualification and edging them closer to a spot at the lucrative Spanish Super Cup finals.
Barcelona leave it late to seal Champions League qualification
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.
Injury time Jordi Alba winner gifts Barcelona dramatic away victory at Real Betis after Ansu Fati opener
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. In the 94th minute Dani Alves stood up a cross to the back post and Alba arrived to volley powerfully into the top corner with an unbelievable finish. Ad/> There was nothing to separate the two sides in the opening 45 minutes, both teams even hit the woodwork.
Karim Benzema: Real Madrid striker 'has everything to win' the Ballon d'Or this year, says Dani Alves
Barcelona legend Davi Alves has had his say on the 2022 Ballon d’Or, tipping long-term rival Karim Benzema to swoop the prestigious award. In an interview with Marca, Alves discussed a number of topics, from the demise of Barcelona in recent years, to his own future at the Catalan club, whilst also favouring the Real Madrid icon to snap up the France Football award after an electric season leading the line for Los Blancos. Ad/> Alves left Barcelona for Juventus in 2016, before returning to the club in January 2022 after spells in France with PSG, and Brazilian club Sao Paulo.
Highlights of Dani Alves and Leo Messi’s partnership shows it was one of the greatest ever
When it comes to football’s deadliest duos, your thought might not instantly jump to a right back and a striker.
Lionel Messi & Dani Alves link up play at Barcelona was simply ridiculous
When it comes to football’s deadliest duos, your thought might not instantly jump to a right back and a striker.
Dani Alves aims to create Barcelona history but faces nervous wait on Xavi decision
Dani Alves celebrated his 39th birthday on Friday, but is now facing an anxious wait on Barcelona officials as he dreams of creating more history at the club.