Bab 58: Drawing the Snake out of the Hole.

  Everything is ready.

  Barcelona kicked off first.

  The match started amidst the cheers of 80,000 fans at the Camp Nou!

  For this match, Barcelona lined up in their most familiar formation of 4-2-3-1.

  Frontline.

  Left Winger: David Villa; Center: Lionel Messi; Right Winger: Pedro.

  Center field.

  All-around midfielder: Xavi; curating midfielder: Iniesta; defensive midfielder: Busquets.

  Linebacker.

  Left back: Abidal; center backs: Pique, Puyol; right back: Alves.

  Goalkeeper.

  Valdes.

  Real Betis lined up in the same formation that helped them to their 10th consecutive league win, a 5-2-3!

  When the game started, Barcelona was in no hurry to attack.