Match report

Barcelona Defeats Real Betis 5-3 in Thrilling La Liga Clash

Real Betis
Real Betis
3–5
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
Dec 6, 2025

Barcelona secured a thrilling victory over Real Betis by a scoreline of 5-3. Despite an early goal from Antony for Real Betis, Barcelona's F. Torres showcased his prowess with a brace and Pedri provided crucial assists. The turning point came after Barcelona capitalized on penalties to extend their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Real Betis 3–5 Barcelona (La Liga)
  • • Antony opened the scoring for Real Betis at minute 6.
  • • F. Torres scored twice and assisted once, Pedri provided two assists.
  • • R. Bardghji also found the back of the net after a precise pass from Pedri.
  • • Lamine Yamal converted a penalty to solidify Barcelona's lead.

Lineups

Real Betis

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alvaro Valles (G)
  • 24 A. Ruibal (D)
  • 5 M. Bartra (D)
  • 4 Natan (D)
  • 16 V. Gomez (D)
  • 6 S. Altimira (M)
  • 21 M. Roca (M)
  • 7 Antony (M)
  • 8 P. Fornals (M)
  • 10 A. Ezzalzouli (M)
  • 19 Cucho Hernandez (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 P. Lopez
  • 13 Adrian
  • 23 J. Firpo
  • 3 D. Llorente
  • 40 A. Ortiz
  • 12 R. Rodriguez
  • 18 N. Deossa
  • 20 G. Lo Celso
  • 17 R. Riquelme
  • 11 C. Bakambu
  • 52 P. Garcia
  • 9 C. Avila

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Garcia (G)
  • 23 J. Kounde (D)
  • 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
  • 18 G. Martin (D)
  • 3 A. Balde (D)
  • 24 E. Garcia (M)
  • 8 Pedri (M)
  • 28 R. Bardghji (M)
  • 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 14 M. Rashford (M)
  • 7 F. Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 R. Lewandowski
  • 11 Raphinha
  • 15 A. Christensen
  • 16 Fermín
  • 17 M. Casado
  • 21 F. de Jong
  • 22 M. Bernal
  • 25 W. Szczesny
  • 26 J. Torrents
  • 27 D. Fernandez
  • 33 E. Aller
  • 43 T. Marques

Timeline

  1. Real Betis
    6' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Antony
  2. Barcelona
    11' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Torres · Assist: J. Kounde
  3. Barcelona
    13' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Torres · Assist: R. Bardghji
  4. Real Betis
    21' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    S. Altimira

    Foul

  5. Barcelona
    31' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Bardghji · Assist: Pedri
  6. Barcelona
    40' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Torres · Assist: Pedri
  7. Barcelona
    46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Balde · On: A. Christensen
  8. Barcelona
    48' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Gerard Martín

    Foul

  9. Barcelona
    57' Barcelona Var · Penalty confirmed
    M. Rashford
  10. Real Betis
    59' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    N. Deossa

    Argument

  11. Barcelona
    59' Barcelona Goal · Penalty
    Lamine Yamal
  12. Real Betis
    60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Natan · On: J. Firpo
  13. Real Betis
    60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Bartra · On: Diego Llorente
  14. Barcelona
    63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gerard Martín · On: Frenkie de Jong
  15. Barcelona
    63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedri · On: M. Bernal
  16. Real Betis
    67' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    Aitor Ruibal

    Argument

  17. Barcelona
    68' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Bardghji · On: Fermín López
  18. Real Betis
    75' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Antony · On: P. Garcia
  19. Barcelona
    81' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Garcia · On: J. Torrents
  20. Real Betis
    85' Real Betis Goal · Normal Goal
    Diego Llorente · Assist: A. Ezzalzouli
  21. Real Betis
    87' Real Betis Card · Yellow Card
    Valentín Gómez

    Foul

  22. Real Betis
    89' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: R. Rodriguez
  23. Barcelona
    90' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kounde

    Foul

  24. Real Betis
    90' Real Betis Goal · Penalty
    Cucho Hernandez

Match Stats

Stat Real Betis Barcelona
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 89%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 16
Corners 7 7
Total Passes 342 575
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 5 8
xG 2.51 2.83
Shots off Target 7 6
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 268 512
Shots Inside Box 13 13
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barcelona's quick response with two goals by F. Torres in the 11th and 13th minutes flipped the momentum.
  • ▸ The conversion of the VAR-confirmed penalty at minute 59 was pivotal, giving Barcelona a comfortable lead.
  • ▸ Real Betis tried to fight back with two late goals from Diego Llorente (85') and Cucho Hernandez's penalty (90'), but it wasn't enough.