Barcelona beats Real Betis 5-2 to match La Liga record
FC Barcelona secured a 5-2 victory over Real Betis in Seville, achieving a perfect start to the season and equalling Real Madrid’s record for the best opening run in La Liga history.
Key points
- FC Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-2 at the Estadio de La Cartuja on Saturday.
- The win gave Barcelona nine victories from nine matches, matching Real Madrid’s record.
- Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo scored for Barcelona.
- Facundo Bernal was sent off for head-butting Lamine Yamal during the match.
- Barcelona moved five points clear of Atletico Madrid ahead of El Clasico.
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, FC Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville.
Lamine Yamal gave Barcelona the lead in the 10th minute with a strike from distance. Real Betis equalised through Valentin Gomez in the 27th minute.
Barcelona restored the advantage four minutes before halftime when Rodri headed in from a corner. Early in the second half, Gabriel Jesus extended the lead after a pass from Yamal.
Abde Ezzalzouli reduced the deficit for Betis, but Barcelona increased their cushion when Eric Garcia tapped in after a goalkeeping error in the 62nd minute. Substitute Dani Olmo completed the scoring in the 81st minute with a shot from outside the penalty area.
Midfielder Facundo Bernal was sent off for head‑butting Yamal later in the match.
The victory gave Barcelona nine wins from nine matches, equalling Real Madrid’s record for the best start in La Liga history and moving the team five points clear of Atletico Madrid ahead of the upcoming El Clasico.
Your questions, answered
Who scored for Barcelona in the match against Real Betis?
Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo scored for Barcelona in the 5-2 victory.
What record did Barcelona equal with this win?
Barcelona equaled Real Madrid’s record for the best start in La Liga history with nine wins from nine matches.
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