Barcelona’s campaign has taken a historic turn after a 5‑2 victory over Real Betis in Seville, equalling the best opening run in LaLiga history. The win, which marked the club’s ninth consecutive league triumph, was powered by a sensational debut goal from 19‑year‑old Lamine Yamal, who has already tallied nine goals and nine assists across 11 matches this season. Coach Hansi Flick praised the young forward as “the best player in the world” at a post‑match press conference, highlighting his focus and commitment despite the enormous pressure that comes with his age.
Yamal’s strike in the 10th minute set the tone for an exciting encounter. Betis pulled one back through Valentín Gómez before Rodri scored the first for Barcelona in the 41st minute. A potential goal from Giovani Lo Celso was disallowed after a handball by Cucho Hernández, but Gabriel Jesus added a third for the hosts early in the second half. Betis answered almost immediately with a goal from Abde Ezzalzouli, yet the Spanish side’s frustration culminated in a red card for Facundo Bernal after a head‑butt on Yamal. With a man advantage, Barcelona’s Eric García and Dani Olmo sealed the win, pushing the team to 39 goals in nine matches – 20 more than any other side in the league.
Flick emphasized that while the record‑equaling start is impressive, the club’s focus remains on titles. “We want to win championships,” he said. “Records are nice, but the real aim is to achieve bigger things. Our mentality and teamwork, both on and off the ball, are fantastic.” The Blaugrana now sit atop the league table with an unbroken winning streak that extends to 11 consecutive victories across all competitions, including the Champions League.
The upcoming fixtures will test the squad’s resilience. Barcelona head to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, followed by a home league clash against Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou next Sunday. Raphinha is expected to return from a hamstring injury and will likely feature off the bench in the Betis match, while defenders Eric García, Gerard Martín and Jules Koundé suffered knocks and will undergo medical checks in Barcelona before the next round. The team’s depth and recovery protocols will be crucial as they aim to maintain their momentum and secure silverware in the coming weeks.