Barcelona defeats Real Betis 5-2; Atletico Madrid wins late
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Barcelona secured a 5-2 victory over Real Betis on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal's standout performance receiving praise from coach Hansi Flick. After an early goal by Yamal, Betis briefly equalized before falling behind again. Betis had a player sent off during the match, contributing to their defeat. Atletico Madrid handled Espanyol with a late goal from Alex Baena, taking the match 1-0. Both teams are preparing for their upcoming fixtures, with Barca facing Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
- •Barcelona leads La Liga with 11 wins in 11 games this season.
- •Lamine Yamal scored and received accolades as the best player in the world.
- •Ez Abde scored for Betis, but they were reduced to 10 men after a red card.
- •Atletico Madrid won with a late goal to secure a 1-0 victory.
- 8:59 PMESPN Soccer — 'Best in the world' Yamal propels Barcelona to record-equaling LaLiga start
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — 'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late
"Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world as his dominant side routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga.Ez Abde immediately pulled one back for Betis during a wild spell, and in the aftermath they were reduced to 10 men when Bernal was sent off for a headbutt on Yamal, who was booked for his part in a confrontation between several players from both sides.
"Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after his side thrashed Real Betis 5-2 to equal the best ever start to a LaLiga season.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 17, 2026, 8:59 PM'Best in the world' Yamal propels Barcelona to record-equaling LaLiga start
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after his side thrashed Real Betis 5-2 to equal the best ever start to a LaLiga season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 7:43 PM'Best in world' Yamal powers Barca to Betis rout, Atletico strike late
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world as his dominant side routed 10-man Real Betis 5-2 on Saturday to return five points clear at the top of La Liga.Ez Abde immediately pulled one back for Betis during a wild spell, and in the aftermath they were reduced to 10 men when Bernal was sent off for a headbutt on Yamal, who was booked for his part in a confrontation between several players from both sides.
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