Barcelona dominate Real Betis with 5-2 victory

Barcelona faced Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga, securing a convincing 5-2 victory at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville.

Lamine Yamal opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 10th minute, assisted by Jules Koundé, making it 1-0.

Real Betis equalised in the 27th minute through Diego Valentín Gómez, who was assisted by Pablo Fornals, bringing the score to 1-1.

Barcelona regained the lead just before half-time with a goal from Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante in the 41st minute, assisted by Fermín López.

In the second half, Gabriel Jesus scored in the 51st minute, assisted by Lamine Yamal, extending Barcelona's lead to 3-1.

Real Betis responded quickly, with Abde Ezzalzouli scoring in the 53rd minute, assisted by Giovani Lo Celso, making it 2-3.

Barcelona's Eric García scored in the 62nd minute, assisted by Pau Cubarsí, increasing the lead to 4-2.

Daniel Olmo Carvajal sealed the win for Barcelona with a goal in the 81st minute, also assisted by Pau Cubarsí, finalising the score at 5-2.

Facundo Bernal of Real Betis received a red card in the 54th minute, adding to their woes.

Barcelona dominated possession with 69% and had 10 shots on target compared to Real Betis's 5.

Before the match, Barcelona were top of the table with 24 points from 8 matches, while Real Betis were in third with 19 points from 8 matches.