Key Takeaways
- Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-2 in a pulsating La Liga match.
- Teenage winger Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant goal for Barcelona.
- Barcelona set a new club record for victories at the start of a league campaign.
Barcelona continued their perfect start to the La Liga season with a dominant 5-2 victory over 10-man Real Betis at La Cartuja stadium in Seville on Saturday.
The Spanish champions, under the guidance of Hansi Flick, showcased their attacking prowess, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo.
Yamal, a 19-year-old winger, scored an incredible goal in the 10th minute, turning sharply on the edge of the box to escape Betis defender Facundo Bernal and curling the ball into the top corner.
Despite their attacking brilliance, Barcelona’s defense was under scrutiny, as Betis managed to level the score before the half-hour mark through a header by Valentin Gomez.
Barcelona regained the lead with a header from Rodri from a corner, and Giovani Lo Celso’s goal was disallowed for a handball, much to Betis’ disappointment.
Gabriel Jesus extended Barcelona’s lead six minutes into the second half, but Ez Abde pulled one back for Betis during a wild spell.
The match took a dramatic turn when Betis were reduced to 10 men when Bernal was sent off for a headbutt on Yamal, who was booked for his part in a confrontation.
Barcelona sealed the victory with Eric Garcia’s close-range finish, adding to their impressive record of 11 wins from 11 games across all competitions.
Rodri, speaking to DAZN, acknowledged the team’s attacking potential but highlighted the need for improvement in defense, stating, 'Once again the team has shown its attacking potential, but it’s also true we’re giving quite a bit away, and that’s probably where the improvement has to come from too.'
Once again the team has shown its attacking potential, but it’s also true we’re giving quite a bit away, and that’s probably where the improvement has to come from too.
Rodri, Midfielder for Barcelona
