In a thrilling showdown at Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona soared to a resounding 5-0 victory over Real Betis Balompié. João Félix and João Cancelo, the dynamic duo, etched their names in Barcelona’s history with their debut goals for the club.
From the opening whistle, Barcelona oozed confidence, leaving Betis struggling to contain the electric movements of Alejandro Balde and Ferran Torres. However, Betis nearly pulled off a stunner as Luiz Henrique’s strike narrowly missed the mark, sending a shiver down Barcelona’s spine.
But destiny favored Barcelona in the 25th minute when Félix, despite a momentary slip, showcased incredible skill to slot the ball home. Robert Lewandowski followed suit, doubling the lead with clinical precision, leaving Betis gasping for air.
Betis fought back, forcing a remarkable save from Marc-André ter Stegen. Yet, Pellegrini’s halftime changes couldn’t alter the course of the game. Torres, with a stunning free-kick, and Raphinha, with a quickfire goal, cemented Barcelona’s dominance.
As the final blow, Cancelo’s dazzling finish put the cherry on top. Pellegrini, once again, found himself on the wrong side of Barcelona’s brilliance, marking his 25th defeat against the Catalans. Barcelona reigned supreme, securing their fourth consecutive LaLiga victory and ascending to the top of the table.
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