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Barcelona beats Real Betis 5-2 to extend La Liga winning streak

FC Barcelona secured a 5-2 victory over Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja, extending their La Liga winning streak to nine matches and reaching 27 points at the top of the standings.

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Barcelona beats Real Betis 5-2 to extend La Liga winning streak

Key points

  • FC Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday, October 17, at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville.
  • The win extended Barcelona's La Liga winning streak to nine matches, bringing their total to 27 points.
  • Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric García, and Dani Olmo scored for Barcelona.
  • Valentín Gómez and Abde Ezzalzouli scored for Real Betis, who entered the match in third place.
  • The match featured seven goals, a red card for Facundo Bernal, and a goal annulled by VAR.

FC Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday, October 17, at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, preserving its perfect start to the 2026-27 La Liga season. The victory extended Barcelona’s winning streak in the league to nine matches, bringing the team’s total to 27 points and solidifying its position at the top of the standings.

Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric García, and Dani Olmo scored for the team managed by Hansi Flick. Valentín Gómez and Abde Ezzalzouli provided the goals for Real Betis. The match, corresponding to the ninth matchday of LaLiga EA Sports, featured seven goals and was marked by significant officiating controversies.

Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a shot from outside the penalty area. Valentín Gómez equalized for the home side in the 27th minute. A goal by Giovani Lo Celso was subsequently annulled following a Video Assistant Referee review. The match also saw a direct red card issued to Real Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal after an altercation with Yamal.

Real Betis, managed by Manuel Pellegrini, entered the match as the third-placed team in the championship. The result increases pressure on Real Madrid, which is scheduled to play against Sevilla on Sunday.

Your questions, answered

Who scored for Barcelona in the match against Real Betis?

Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric García, and Dani Olmo scored for Barcelona.

What is Barcelona's current position in La Liga?

Barcelona is at the top of the standings with 27 points after extending their winning streak to nine matches.

Which team is Real Madrid scheduled to play next?

Real Madrid is scheduled to play against Sevilla on Sunday.

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