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Lamine Yamal Shines as Barcelona Defeat Real Betis 5-2 to Match Historic La Liga Record
Barcelona earned a 5-2 victory over Real Betis to extend their winning streak to nine matches and match a 58-year-old La Liga record.
FC Barcelona secured a 5-2 victory over Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla on Saturday, October 17, 2026, extending their winning streak to nine consecutive La Liga matches. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 10th minute, before Valentín Gómez equalized for Betis in the 27th minute. Spain captain Rodri restored Barcelona's lead with a 41st-minute header, followed by second-half goals from Gabriel Jesus (51'), Eric García (62'), and Dani Olmo (81'), while Ez Abde scored a second goal for the hosts in the 53rd minute. Real Betis were reduced to 10 men in the second half when Facundo Bernal was sent off for headbutting Yamal.
With nine wins from nine matches and 39 goals scored, Barcelona matched Real Madrid's 58-year-old record start from the 1968–69 season. The victory keeps Barcelona perfect at the top of the standings.
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Lamine Yamal · Barcelona · Real Betis · La Liga
Competition: Spanish LALIGA