Betis vs Barcelona: Messi plays, Blaugrana wins 3-2

 

Seville - Barcelona have fallen behind Real Betis in laLiga. In the second half, Blaugrana got up and won 3–2.

Betis vs Barcelona takes place at Benito Villamarin Stadium, Monday (8/2/2021) at 09:00 GMT. The home side took a 1-0 lead in the first half through Borja Iglesias' goal.

Barcelona turned the game around in the second half after Lionel Messi scored and Victor Ruiz scored an own goal. However, Betis were able to turn the score to 2-2 after Ruiz paid for his mistake with a header.

Blaugrana is destined to return home with three points from Betis' headquarters. It was Francisco Trincao who scored the winning goal late in the game.

The victory moved Barca up to second place, shifting Real Madrid and Sevilla. Ronald Koeman's men have collected 43 points from 21 games, seven behind Atletico Madrid at the top of the table.

Betis, meanwhile, finished seventh. They collected 30 points from 22 games.

Juventus More Wins Continue

Turin - Juventus are again in scintillating form. The Old Lady has won six consecutive matches, having lost to Inter Milan 0-2 in mid-January.

Most recently, Juventus edged AS Roma 2-0 in the Italian League which took place at the Allianz-Stadium on Sunday (7/2/2021) early on WIB. Three points can be secured.

Juventus closed the first half with a 1-0 lead thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's goal in the 13th minute. In the second half, Roma dominated the game. However, it was Juventus who added the lead after Roger Ibanez scored an own goal in the 69th minute.

Thanks to this victory, Juventus moved up to third in the Italian League standings. They displaced Roma with 42 points from 20 games. While Roma dropped to fourth place with 40 points.

Leonardo Bonucci said Juventus was like discovering a new 'soul'. That was after in mid-January, Juventus beat Inter Milan 0-2.

"We like to play with a new soul, after the defeat to Inter Milan," the Juventus defender said as reported by Italian Football.

"After the game, we instroped ourselves and immediately wanted to get back on the field," he said.

In six games after losing to Inter Milan, Juventus were able to keep winning. The details are a 2–0 win over Napoli in the Italian Super Cup, a 2–0 win over Bologna, 2-0 from Sampdoria, and 2-0 from AS Roma in the Italian League, pointing out SPAL 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the Coppa Italia, and a 2–1 win over Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.

'We've been on the right track, fighting in the top flight of the league and continuing to step up in the Coppa Italia. We will continue to focus on the next game," Bonucci said.

Solskjaer Says MU Is Not a Champion Candidate

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stated that Manchester United are not candidates for the Premier League title. That is because they say, "This is from You."

The Red Devils were held by Everton at Old Trafford on Sunday. MU was held to a 3-3 draw by the Toffees.

MU had a two-goal lead in the first half again. Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes scored goals.

In the second half, Everton equalised through Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez. MU took the lead again thanks to Scott McTominay's header, MU's lead dissipated in the final minute thanks to Dominic Calvert-Lewin's goal.

MU still sits second in the Premier League standings with 45 points. They are two points adrift of Manchester City in first place, but the Citizens have only played 21 times.

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp has denied Solskjaer's assertion that MU are not candidates for the Premier League title. The red Manchester team squad is full of experience for the main reason.

'They're supposed to (chase the title), it's a unique year, you're not going to get a better chance. Liverpool lost a lot of players," Redknapp told Dailymail.

"Going forward, this United team should have confidence. This year all things are possible."

"They're no longer kids, are they? they are full of experience. He's got to tell his team you're confident you can do that.""

"City are by far the best team, but they may still be able to achieve unwanted results," he added.

Arsenal Less Cruel

 Birmingham - Arsenal were beaten 0-1 by Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Gunners manager Mikel Arteta says his team are not ruthless enough!

Aston Villa vs Arsenal is presented at Villa Park on Saturday (02/06/2021). Aston Villa won 1-0.

It was the second defeat in a row for Arsenal. Earlier, they were knocked out by Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2.

Arsenal are currently 10th in the Premier League table with 31 points from 23 games. Aston Villa are eighth with 35 points from 21 games.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was disappointed with the result. According to him, his team is less ruthless!

"We dominated the game, dominated every side of the field. We should have won this game," Arteta said on Arsenal's official website.

"We were less ruthless in the opponent's penalty box," he said.

Mikel Arteta added that Arsenal are now focused on the next game. At the same time continue to hone, ruthlessness in the opponent's penalty box!

"If we are not ruthless, then the opponent will take a chance. We've lost two games in the last four days," Arteta said.

"If we're not ruthless how can we win? We controlled the game in this second half, how aggressive we were, it was incredible. But that, it's not enough to win the game," he concluded.

Antoine Griezmann's secret to this year's greatness

 Barcelona - The start of 2021 is so beautiful for Antoine Griezmann. He is so tokcer to make goals and assists for Barcelona, what is the secret?

Antoine Griezmann was brilliant at the start of 2021 for Barcelona. Goals and assists flowed heavily from his feet.

Reported from Marca, from Griezmann's eight appearances at Barcelona in all competitions earlier this year, the Frenchman has contributed seven goals and six assists!

Antoine Griezmann was barcelona's hero in the Copa Del Rey quarterfinals against Granada on Thursday morning, with two goals and two assists.

What did Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman think of Antoine Griezmann's top performance earlier this year?

"I remember, I called him when I was appointed Barcelona coach," Koeman said.

"I told him that I trusted him very much. I told him, too, that he should know that he is important to this club," he continued.

Antoine Griezmann was always plotted as a starter by Ronald Koeman. The Dutch coach explained that Griezmann has confidence and plays more comfortably until his game is more brilliant.

"He continues to be with the team and work hard. I never doubted it," Koeman concluded.

MU Hard to Win at Home, Hard to Be Champion

Manchester - Paul Scholes highlights Manchester United's home performances. If you keep losing points at Old Trafford, MU can be tough to win.

Manchester United vs Everton takes place at Old Trafford on Sunday (02/07/2021) in the Premier League. Both teams drew, each with just one point.

MU led 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Edinson Cavani and Bruno Fernandes. However, Everton responded through Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez in the second half.

Scott McTominay had a chance to restore MU's lead. The mu victory that was already in sight was won by Dominic Calvert-Lewin who broke david de Gea's goal at the end of injury time.

For this result, Manchester United failed to match Manchester City's record at the top of the Premier League table. Harry Maguire has now collected 45 points from 23 games, two behind City who will face Liverpool on Sunday night.

Paul Scholes, the former Manchester United player, called the Red Devils this season so easy to lose points at home. Against Everton, mu should be able to secure three points.

"They lost a stupid point. It makes it difficult for themselves to win the title," he told Sky Sports.

According to Scholes, Manchester United should not lose points at home. Because the team that won the Premier League, must be so strong at home.

"The team that won the Premier League is a strong team at home. For sure, in the away game we do not know what will happen," he explained.

"This season Manchester United lost to Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United," he added.

Paul Scholes closes in, it's perfectly legitimate that Manchester United are desperate for the title. But if performing at home alone is difficult, then it can be bothered by yourself.

"Legitimately they still believe in champions, after all their performances are good. But there is no reason to lose any more points at home," concluded Scholes, who has a collection of 11 Premier League titles with MU.