Real Betis and Barcelona played a great match at the La Cartuja Olympic Stadium. This Saturday (6/12), during the 15th day of the Spanish Championship, the visitors won 5 x 3.
Brazilian Antony opened the scoring for Real Betis, but saw Barcelona come back thanks to Ferran Torres’ hat-trick. Roony Bardghji and Lamine Yamal scored Barcelona’s other goals, while Diego Llorente and Cucho Hernández scored for the home side.
With this result, Barcelona remains in the lead with 40 points. Real Madrid, with 36 points, are just behind with a game in hand and Real Betis are in fifth place, with 24 points.
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Game summary
The match started at high speed and Betis managed to open the scoring in the first minutes with a goal from Antony after a good offensive move.
Barcelona reacted immediately. Ferran Torres equalized after a cross from Jules Koundé. Shortly after, Roony Bardghji (young Barça striker) scored the turning goal.
Barca increased their lead with more goals, including one from Lamine Yamal from the penalty spot. The score ended up being 5-1, reflecting Hansi Flick’s team’s mastery in attack.
At the end of the match, Betis managed to reduce the gap. Diego Llorente scored from a corner and Cucho Hernández converted a penalty in stoppage time, sealing the final score at 5-3.