Barcelona thrash Real Betis 5-2 to extend perfect La Liga run

Barcelona continued their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 5-2 win over Real Betis at La Cartuja Stadium in the ninth round, bringing their tally to 27 points from nine consecutive victories and securing top spot with a flawless record.

Barcelona opened the scoring early through Lamine Yamal in the 10th minute, but Betis equalized via Gomez in the 27th. The Catalan side regained the lead before halftime when Rodri netted their second in the 41st minute, ending the first half 2-1 ahead.

In the second half, Barcelona pulled further ahead with three more goals. Gabriel Jesus made it 3-1 in the 51st minute, Eric Garcia added a fourth in the 62nd, and Dani Olmo completed the rout with a fifth in the 81st minute.

Abde Ezzalzouli scored a second for Real Betis, but Barcelona finished 5-2 winners, maintaining their perfect record through the opening nine rounds of the competition.