Barcelona Held to 2-2 Draw by Real Betis After Stoppage-Time Equalizer

Assane Diao's 94th-minute goal denied Barcelona victory, keeping Real Madrid within striking distance in the LaLiga title race.

• Barcelona maintained a provisional five-point lead at the top of LaLiga but dropped two points against Real Betis in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
• Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring in the 39th minute, notching his 16th league goal of the season after a well-executed team play.
• Giovani Lo Celso equalized for Betis with a penalty kick following a VAR review of Frenkie de Jong's foul on Vitor Roque, a Barcelona loanee.
• Substitute Ferran Torres appeared to secure the win for Barcelona in the 82nd minute, converting a Lamine Yamal-assisted goal initially flagged offside but validated by VAR.
• Assane Diao's backheel finish in the 94th minute salvaged a point for Betis, marking a celebratory milestone for manager Manuel Pellegrini's 500th LaLiga match.

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