Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo celebrate after La Liga soccer match against Real Betis (Credit: AP)
\n\nFC Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-2 in their ninth game of the 2026–27 La Liga season in front of 66,924 spectators at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla on Saturday, October 17. In addition to providing an assist for Gabriel Jesus' goal in the 51st minute, Lamine Yamal scored the Catalan team's first goal in the 10th minute. The reigning champions also had goals from Rodri, Eric Garcia, and Dani Olmo, as well as two assists from defender Pau Cubarsi.
\n\nBarcelona's victory over Betis on the road on Saturday in Sevilla was their ninth consecutive victory of the current campaign. With 27 points from nine games played thus far, they lead the La Liga standings. They are eight points clear of Real Betis in third place and five points ahead of Atletico Madrid in second.
\n\nBarcelona made history on Saturday by winning all nine of their La Liga games to date. They are just the second team in La Liga history to win all nine of their opening games. Real Madrid also won all nine of their first games in the 1968–69 La Liga…
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