Barcelona Beats Real Betis 5-1 in Copa del Rey Quarterfinals Comfortably, inspired by a brilliant display from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. Having earlier secured a comfortable Clasico win at the Camp Nou against their city rivals Real Madrid, the Blaugrana easily advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
First Half: Early Dominance and Missed Opportunities
Gavi opened the scoring as early as the third minute, and the youngster did so after Dani Olmo found him to continue Barca’s swift counterattack and slot a low shot into the bottom corner. Olmo, who has only just resolved his registration issues, was undoubtedly the man of the half and was instrumental in creating the action throughout. He had a good chance to double Barca’s lead, but Fran Vieites denied him. The visitors were not willing to throw in the towel, as Marc Bartra made a great goal-line clearance to block Raphinha’s close-range effort. However, Barca made it 2-0 in the 27th minute after Jules Kounde powerfully shot home following a lovely through-ball from Yamal.
Barcelona increased their lead, with Kounde and Yamal both having goals ruled out for offside. Nevertheless, the Blaugrana had a strong first half and were in control of the game.
Second Half: Raphinha and Yamal Shine
The Blaugrana began the second half similarly to how they ended the first, and it only took them a few minutes to score a goal that put the game out of reach. Yamal, who had been a thorn in Bettis’s side all game long, controlled the ball and danced around a few defenders before finding Raphinha for his 20th goal of the season about an hour into the game.
The Brazilian winger Raphinha made it 4-0 with a deserved goal, showcasing his remarkable performance on the night. Not long after, Lamine Yamal capped off his sensational night by scoring his first goal of the game in the 75th minute. His speed, accuracy, and composure makes him one of football’s most exciting young talents.
Ferran Torres also then added a stunning volley , while Betis grabbed a consolation goal late in the 84th minute. The goal came through Barca loanee Vitor Roque, who converted a penalty kick after Jules Kounde fouled Jesus Rodriguez in the box. However, it did little to make the brilliance of Barcelona’s night, which was marked by magical attacking play and dominance.
Barcelona Steals the Show
There was no doubt in giving man of the match to Lamine Yamal. His brilliance, combined with Barcelona’s fast and aggressive attacking style, made them the clear favorites in this Copa del Rey clash.
Player Ratings
Yamal stood was the top performer, showing why he is considered one of the best talents in the football world. His contributions on the night highlights Barcelona’s potential to dominate in La Liga and European competitions in the 2025 season.
