Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Barcelona’s visit to the Estadio Benito to face Betis.

Benat has the chance to play the ball through to Pereira but his attempt his intercepted.

Afellay has had a decent game so far and he's in possession now.

Afellay makes a fine run to open up the Betis defence for Messi who carries the ball into the area before seeing his shot deflected wide for a corner.

Pereira's shot is bravely blocked on the edge of the area by Mascherano after Pique had given the ball away with a poor pass.

Afellay forces a corner off Chica who blocks his cross into the area.

Alves is booked for a cynical challenge. He can have no arguments.

Adriano forces a fine diving save from Casto with a shot from the edge of the area.

Keita finds Alves in the area but the Brazilian's cross rebounds back off him for a goal kick.

They continue to dominate possession, although Betis have had their moments on the break.

Messi is playing pretty deep tonight for Barcelona.

Messi tries to slip in Dani Alves but Paulao gets his body in the way. Good defending from the Brazilian.

Adriano gives the ball away cheaply but Barca quickly win it back.

Benat is caught by Pedro near the touchline and Betis win the free-kick.

Benat tries to play the ball through to Pereira but Mascherano's challenge is well timed.

Pique nudges Pereira who flies a little theatrically into the advertising hoardings.

Xavi bends a free-kick inches wide of Casto's left post!

Afellay is fouled by Chica on the edge of the area and Barca have a free-kick.

Messi fires a shot well wide of Casto's goal. Can he add to his 50 for the Liga season?

Barcelona enjoying their usual dominance of possession. There is a leisurely pace to this game.

This is only Pique's second start in the last 10 games in all competitions as Afellay gets treated for a finger injury.

Pique gives away a free-kick after getting too tight on Ruben Castro.