Barcelona are in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey after a convincing 5-1 win over Real Betis at the Estadi Olimpic de Montjuic.
Full time: Barça beat Real Betis 5-1, and advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey.
An easy night for the Blaugrana.
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It was a dream start for the hosts as they led in the opening three minutes. Dani Olmo's cutback fell to Gavi, and he stabbed at home for his second goal in the last seven days, after netting against Athletic Club last Wednesday.
Barcelona would have their second just before the half hour, and it would come from Jules Kounde. Lamine Yamal played a beautiful ball in the French defender, and he returned home for a rare purpose.
Hansi Flick's side had two goals disallowed by VAR early on they have their thirdwhich came from Raphinha after another Lamine Yamal assist. A few minutes later, super sub Ferran Torres participated in the act after the exquisite ballad of Dani Olmo.
Lamine Yamal would not be denied a goal of his own after two assists, like found the back of the net for the fifth of Barcelona. In any case, there would not be a clean sheet for the Catalans as such Vitor Roque scored from the penalty spot against their parent club.
Barcelona they are back to their best in 2024, and will undoubtedly be favorites to win the Copa del Rey if they continue in this form for the rest of the season.
