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Barcelona matches best ever LaLiga start with 5-2 victory against Betis

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:19 PM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Barcelona matches best ever LaLiga start with 5-2 victory against Betis

Summary

Barcelona claimed their ninth consecutive win in LaLiga with a 5-2 victory over Real Betis on October 17, 2026. Lamine Yamal scored the opener and assisted Gabriel Jesus in the win, equalling the best start to a LaLiga season by matching Real Madrid's record from 1968-69. Despite Betis initially equalizing through Valentín Gómez, they were reduced to 10 men after Facundo Bernal received a red card. Barcelona's next matches include Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and El Clásico against Real Madrid next weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Lamine Yamal scored the opening goal in the 10th minute.
•Gabriel Jesus netted Barcelona's third goal after Yamal's assist.
•Real Betis equalized through Valentín Gómez but later had a player sent off.
•Rodri and Eric García also scored for Barcelona.
•Barcelona is set to face PSG and Real Madrid in their next fixtures.

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8:02 PMESPN Soccer — Yamal helps Barcelona match best ever LaLiga start ahead of El Clásico

What they're saying

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Barcelona equalled the best start to a LaLiga season in history by claiming a ninth successive win in a fiery 5-2 win over 10-man Real Betis.
— ESPN Soccerby PA

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