LaLiga: Barcelona hit Betis five in chaotic eight-goal thriller
Barcelona delivered a statement performance at La Cartuja, recording their sixth consecutive La Liga victory with a chaotic 5-3 win over Real Betis.
The league leaders were forced into crisis management early after Antony bundled Betis ahead inside six minutes.
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That shock only sharpened Barcelona’s execution, and the response was immediate.
Ferran Torres leads ruthless first-half turnaround
Ferran Torres restored parity within minutes, finishing from close range after sharp wide play from Jules Koundé.
The game changed immediately, and Ferran doubled the tally with a volley through goalkeeper Álvaro Valles’ legs, capitalising on Roony Bardghji’s inventive assist.
Bardghji then marked his own breakthrough moment with a well-struck effort on his weaker foot to make it 3-1.
Ferran completed his hat-trick before the break, with Pedri supplying the final pass. A deflection wrong-footed Valles and put the visitors in full control at 4-1 heading into halftime.
Yamal adds fifth before late Betis push
Lamine Yamal converted from the spot early in the second half after a contentious handball decision against Marc Bartra, extending the lead to 5-1.
Betis rallied late, with Diego Llorente scoring and Cucho Hernández adding a penalty following Koundé’s foul on Ez Abde, trimming the deficit in the closing minutes.
Pressure back on Real Madrid
The win restores Barcelona’s four-point cushion at the top of the table. Real Madrid can reduce the gap when they host Celta Vigo on Sunday.