Barcelona delivered one of their most entertaining performances of the La Liga season, defeating Real Betis 5–3 in a goal-filled showdown in Seville and extending their winning streak to six matches. The hosts struck first through a thunderous effort from Anthony, but the Catalans responded with a devastating attacking display.

Ferran Torres stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick. He first converted a precise cross from Jules Koundé, then produced a stunning volley from a Marc Bernal Bardagí assist, before completing his treble with a powerful long-range strike. Bardagí also got on the scoresheet with Barcelona’s third, while young star Lamine Yamal calmly dispatched a penalty to extend the lead.

The second half saw Barça ease off, allowing Marcos Llorente and Juan Miranda Hernández to pull two goals back for Betis, but the outcome remained unchanged. Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona maintain their position at the top of the table, moving four points clear ahead of Real Madrid’s upcoming clash with Celta Vigo.

2025-26, Spain - La Liga

Real Betis - Barcelona 3:5 (1:4)
Goals: Antony M., 6 (1:0); Torres F., 11 (1:1); Torres F., 13 (1:2); Bardagji, 31 (1:3); Torres F., 40 (1:4); Yamal, 59 (penalty) (1:5); Diego Llorente, 85 (2:5); Cucho, 90 (penalty) (3:5)

Real Betis: Valles; Natan (Júnior Firpo, 60; Rodriguez, 89); Bartra (Diego Llorente, 60); Gomez Val.; Altimira (Deossa, 46); Fornals; Ezzalzouli; Roca; Antony M. (Garcia P., 75); Cucho; Ruibal
Substitution: Deossa (from 46); Diego Llorente (from 60); Júnior Firpo (from 60 till 89); Garcia P. (from 75); Rodriguez (from 89)
Bench: Adrian; Pau Lopez; Riquelme R.; Lo Celso; Ortiz A.; Chimy Ávila; Bakambu
Yellow Cards: Altimira 21; Deossa 59; Ruibal 67; Gomez Val. 87

Barcelona: García Jo.; Balde Al. (Christensen A., 46); Cubarsí; Martín G. (de Jong F., 63); Kounde; Garcia E. (Jofre, 81); Yamal; Rashford; Bardagji (Fermin Fermin, 68); Torres F.; Pedri (Bernal, 63)
Substitution: Christensen A. (from 46); de Jong F. (from 63); Bernal (from 63); Fermin Fermin (from 68); Jofre (from 81)
Bench: Szczesny; Casado M.; Fernández Dro; Raphinha; Lewandowski
Yellow Cards: Martín G. 48; Kounde 90