Barcelona continued with their move up the ladder when they defeated Real Betis 3-2 at the Nou Camp.
Two goals within six minutes from Samuel Eto with good work from Lionel Messi had given Barcelona an early 2-0 lead at the break. After the break Real Betis managed to get their game back on track, firstly through Luciano Monzon and secondly via Jose Mari.
Despite the fine revival in the second half Barcelona dominated the latter stages when Eidur Gudjohnsen scored the winner ten minutes before the end.