FC Barcelona secured a commanding 5-1 victory over Real Betis in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, showcasing their offensive prowess and solidifying their status as contenders in the tournament. Ferran Torres was the star of the match, scoring a hat-trick, while Robert Lewandowski and Ansu Fati also found the net. The match took place at the Estadio Benito Villamarín, where the home crowd was left disappointed as Barcelona took control early in the game. Torres opened the scoring in the 10th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Real Betis. He doubled the lead just before halftime, finishing smartly from a tight angle. Lewandowski added a third in the 52nd minute, converting a cross from Raphinha. Ansu Fati’s goal in the 63rd highlighted Barcelona’s dominance. Real Betis managed a consolation goal through Juanmi in the 68th minute, but Torres completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute, sealing the rout. Barcelona’s coach Xavi Hernandez praised his team’s performance, stating, ‘We played with intensity and demonstrated our quality.’ The win puts Barcelona into the quarterfinals and continues their quest for another Copa del Rey title, as they look to build on this momentum in upcoming matches.
Barcelona Dominates Real Betis 5-1 to Advance to Copa del Rey Quarterfinals
