Barcelona takes LaLiga lead after Real Madrid drops points at Real Betis

Barcelona moved to the top of the LaLiga table following a 5-0 win over Valencia at the Mestalla. Lamine Yamal provided two goals while Fermin Lopez added a goal and two assists to seal the victory. Meanwhile, Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 loss to Real Betis at La Cartuja after Troy Parrott scored the decisive goal on his home debut. Kylian Mbappe failed to convert a stoppage-time penalty for Real Madrid, leaving the team without points from the fixture. Elsewhere, Deportivo A Coruna secured a 3-2 win against Villarreal behind a late goal from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The results leave Barcelona with an advantage in the standings as the domestic campaign progresses.