Barcelona seal Champions League qualification with last gasp Real Betis win
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Jordi Alba waited until the 94th minute on Saturday to sensationally clinch a 2-1 win at Real Betis and Barcelona’s place in next season’s Champions League.
The Blaugrana needed all three points against fifth-placed Betis to be sure of a top-four finish and looked set to be frustrated after Marc Bartra cancelled out Ansu Fati’s opener.
But Alba unleashed an outrageous volley into the roof of the Betis net with almost the final kick to achieve Barca’s aim with three matches to spare.
The result was perhaps harsh on Betis, who passed up their own chances to complete a first LaLiga double over Barca, yet there was no arguing with the quality of the decisive goal.
