Barcelona continued its impressive run by securing a definitive 5-1 victory over Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, following their recent triumph over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final. This victory marks Barcelona’s fourth consecutive win in 2025, having previously defeated Madrid 5-2 in Saudi Arabia to lift the Super Cup trophy.
The match at Montjuic Stadium showcased Barcelona’s dominance, with early goals from Gavi and Jules Koundé within the first half-hour. Gavi opened the scoring in the third minute, thanks to a setup from new playmaker Dani Olmo, who joined the club after overcoming bureaucratic challenges related to a registration deadline. Koundé added to the lead in the 27th minute, assisted by Lamine Yamal.
Although Koundé had another goal disallowed in first-half stoppage time due to an offside call from video review, Barcelona didn’t deter. Raphinha extended their lead in the 58th minute with a goal on a breakaway, followed by Ferran Torres scoring the fourth goal shortly after entering the match. Yamal capped off the scoring with a well-placed effort in the 75th minute. Real Betis managed a single consolation goal through Vitor Roque, who scored from the penalty spot in the 84th minute.
Shifting focus, Atletico Madrid is also making headlines by aiming to extend its extraordinary record of consecutive victories to 15 matches, underscoring the competitive spirit within Spanish football.
Overall, Barcelona’s continued prowess not only instills confidence in their fans but also emphasizes the club’s resurgence as a formidable force in both domestic and international competitions.