Yamal scores stunning goal as Barcelona routs Betis 5–2 in La Liga clash

Barcelona secured a commanding 5–2 victory over Real Betis on Saturday at La Cartuja stadium, with 19-year-old Lamine Yamal scoring a striking opening goal in the 10th minute. Receiving the ball outside the penalty area on the right flank, Yamal executed a trademark cutback onto his left foot and curled a precise shot into the top corner past goalkeeper Álvaro Vallés. The goal showcased the technical skill that has made Yamal a standout performer for Barcelona this season.

The match delivered drama and incident throughout. Barcelona went ahead through Yamal's goal before Betis equalized through Valentín Gómez in the 28th minute. Rodri scored his first goal for Barcelona in the 41st minute, but Betis thought they had equalized when Gonzalo Villar's long-range volley sailed past Joan García—only for VAR to rule the goal out after detecting a handball by Cucho Hernández. Gabriel Jesus scored twice in quick succession in the 53rd minute to make it 3–1, with Betis pulling back to 3–2 through Ez Abde immediately after. A confrontation involving Lamine Yamal and Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal resulted in Bernal receiving a red card for a headbutt; Yamal received a yellow card for his role in the incident.

With numerical advantage, Barcelona controlled the remainder of the match. Eric García made it 4–2 in the 63rd minute after Lamine's free kick struck the wall and deflected to Pau Cubarsí, who set up the finish. Dani Olmo added a fifth goal in the 80th minute. The victory represents Barcelona's 11th consecutive competitive win this season and their ninth La Liga victory without defeat, equalling Real Madrid's record from the start of the 1968–69 season.

Yamal's goal marked his eighth in La Liga this season, the highest tally by a Spanish player after the first nine matches of a campaign since Diego Costa scored eight in 2013–14. Across all competitions, Yamal has recorded 18 combined goals and assists over his last nine consecutive games. He was named Man of the Match and departed in the 70th minute. Barcelona next faces Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League on October 20.