FC Barcelona remained undefeated in LaLiga after beating Real Betis 5‑2 at La Cartuja, consolidating its dominance in the table and securing its ninth victory of the season. The victory was marked by the dominant performance of Lamine Yamal, who scored his eighth goal in the competition and surpassed Mbappé's figure, in addition to starring in a controversy that ended with the expulsion of Facundo Bernal.
The match began with both teams trying to impose their style, but without generating clear opportunities. The first decisive play came after 10 minutes, when Yamal fired a great goal that left goalkeeper Álvaro Valles without an answer. The goal gave Barça an early lead that allowed Hansi Flick's team to control the pace of the match. At the half-hour mark, Betis equalized thanks to a header from Valentín Gómez after a corner from Gabriel Jesus. The home team's goal was soon equalized by Rodri, who took advantage of a corner kick from Fermín to score 1‑2.
The second half was marked by the intensity of the match and the intervention of the authorities. In the 55th minute, Lamine confronted Bernal, who headbutted him; The Uruguayan received a direct red card, while Barça was reprimanded for Yamal's action. The expulsion reduced Betis to ten players, allowing Barcelona to extend its lead. Eric García scored 2‑4 after a header from Cubarsí, and Olmo closed the win with a shot from outside the area in the 81st minute.
Coach Hansi Flick made four changes to the starting eleven, introducing Koundé, Espart, Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesus in place of Eric García, Cancelo, Dani Olmo and Gordon. In addition, he replaced Gerard Martín with Eric García and Lamine Yamal with Raphinha in the 70th minute, seeking to stabilize the defense after the chaos of the expulsion. Betis also made eight changes, with only Valles, Fran García and Abde retaining their starting spots.
With the result, Barcelona remains unbeaten in the league, with nine wins in the first nine games, a historical record for the club. The team is now preparing for the next matches in Paris against Paris Saint-Germain and in Madrid against Real Madrid, where the squad is expected to continue demonstrating its superiority.