After getting back to winning ways with a resounding [5-1 victory over Mallorca](https://barcanewsnetwork.com/raphinha-9-5-yamal-9-0-rcd-mallorca-1-5-barcelona-player-ratings/), FC Barcelona return to action in Li Liga today as they are set to face Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin.
The Blaugranes will be looking to get a win in this game to build up on their last win and ensure they end 2024 on the top of the table.
The Catalans were helped in their last league match with the returns of several important players, including Lamine Yamal, who started his first game after recovering from his physical issues, and Marc Casado, who had been suspended for the game against Las Palmas.
Against Real Betis, Robert Lewandowski is expected to return to the starting line-up after he was given a rest by Hansi Flick in the last game.
Barcelona have already [announced the squad](https://x.com/FCBarcelona/status/1865082937806365018) for this game, and Ronald Araujo has still not returned to the team list. Previously, he was expected to return for this game, but there were recent reports that Flick might not call him up for a game of this intensity and the upcoming game against Leganes remains a more probable time for his return to the pitch.
Meanwhile, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, Marc Andre Ter Stegen, and Ansu Fati, also continue to recover from their respective injuries, and are not a part of this squad.
**The full squad announced by Barcelona for this game is as follows:**
**Goalkeepers**:
* **1:** Inaki Pena Sotorres
* **2:** Wojciech Szczesny
* **3:** Ander Astralaga
**Defenders:**
* **1:** Jules Kounde
* **2:** Pau Cubarsi
* **3:** Alejandro Balde
* **4:** Inigo Martinez
* **5:** Eric Garcia
* **6:** Hector Fort
* **7:** Sergi Dominguez
* **8:** Gerard Martin
**Midfielders:**
* **1:** Pedri
* **2:** Gavi
* **3:** Marc Casado
* **4:** Dani Olmo
* **5:** Frenkie de Jong
* **6:** Fermin Lopez
* **7:** Pablo Torre
**Forwards**:
* **1:** Robert Lewandowski
* **2:** Lamine Yamal
* **3:** Raphinha
* **4:** Ferran Torres
* **5:** Pau Victor
**Injured:**
* **1:** Ronald Araujo
* **2:** Marc Andre Ter Stegen
* **3:** Andreas Christensen
* **4:** Marc Bernal
* **5:** Ansu Fati