Barcelona, under the guidance of Hansi Flick, continued their remarkable run in La Liga by defeating a resilient Real Betis side 5-2 at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville. This victory extended Barca’s flawless start to the season, putting them five points clear at the top of the league.
The match featured an impressive performance from teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who opened the scoring with a sublime strike just 10 minutes into the game. The 19-year-old’s goal, crafted with a sharp turn and a precise curl into the top corner, set the tone for the Spanish champions. Additional goals came from Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo, each contributing to Barca’s dominant offensive display.
Despite Barca’s attacking prowess, their defensive vulnerabilities under Flick were once again exposed, as Betis managed to pull level before the 30-minute mark. The match took a decisive turn early in the second half when Betis’ Facundo Bernal was sent off following a headbutt on Yamal, reducing the visitors to ten men.
Barca’s Historic Start and La Liga Standings
This victory marked a new club record for Barcelona in terms of consecutive wins at the start of a league campaign, matching the all-time mark of nine set by Real Madrid in the 1968/69 season. Across all competitions, Flick’s squad has amassed an unbeaten 11 wins from 11 matches, illustrating their current dominance.
Meanwhile, Real Betis, who currently sit third in La Liga, had rested several key players including midfielder Isco ahead of their Champions League fixture against Feyenoord. Despite the absence of some starters, Betis provided stern resistance for much of the game until the sending off altered the dynamic irreversibly.
Elsewhere in the league, second-placed Atletico Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 win over Espanyol with a late goal, closing the gap to Barca to five points. Real Madrid, positioned fourth, are set to face Sevilla on Sunday, trailing Betis by three points and Barca by eight.