Match report
Barcelona Defeats Real Betis 5-3 in Thrilling La Liga Clash
Real Betis
3–5
FT
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
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6' Real Betis Goal · Normal GoalAntony -
11' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalF. Torres · Assist: J. Kounde -
13' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalF. Torres · Assist: R. Bardghji -
21' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardS. AltimiraFoul
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31' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalR. Bardghji · Assist: Pedri -
40' Barcelona Goal · Normal GoalF. Torres · Assist: Pedri -
46' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Balde · On: A. Christensen -
48' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardGerard MartínFoul
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57' Barcelona Var · Penalty confirmedM. Rashford -
59' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardN. DeossaArgument
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59' Barcelona Goal · PenaltyLamine Yamal -
60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 2Off: Natan · On: J. Firpo -
60' Real Betis subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Bartra · On: Diego Llorente -
63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2Off: Gerard Martín · On: Frenkie de Jong -
63' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3Off: Pedri · On: M. Bernal -
67' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardAitor RuibalArgument
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68' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Bardghji · On: Fermín López -
75' Real Betis subst · Substitution 4Off: Antony · On: P. Garcia -
81' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Garcia · On: J. Torrents -
85' Real Betis Goal · Normal GoalDiego Llorente · Assist: A. Ezzalzouli -
87' Real Betis Card · Yellow CardValentín GómezFoul
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89' Real Betis subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: R. Rodriguez -
90' Barcelona Card · Yellow CardJ. KoundeFoul
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90' Real Betis Goal · PenaltyCucho 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.