Overview
- Barcelona took a 4-1 lead into the break after Torres scored in the 11th, 13th and 40th minutes, according to match reports.
- Antony opened for Betis from close range after a Cucho Hernández effort, with offside appeals overruled on the field.
- Bardghji restored a two-goal cushion at 3-1 with his first strike for Barcelona since arriving from FC Copenhagen.
- Coverage noted Barcelona conceded the opener for the third consecutive match, underscoring a short-term defensive trend.
- Outlets reported the advantage put Barcelona on course to extend a league winning run and potentially widen their lead over Real Madrid.