Barcelona are into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey after a convincing 5-1 victory over Actual Betis on the Estadi Olimpic in Montjuic.
Full time: Barça beat Actual Betis 5-1, and proceed to the subsequent spherical of the Copa del Rey.
A straightforward evening for the Blaugrana.
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It was a dream begin for the hosts as they led contained in the opening three minutes. Dani Olmo’s cutback fell to Gavi, and he stabbed house for his second objective within the final seven days, after netting in opposition to Athletic Membership final Wednesday.
Barcelona would get their second simply earlier than the half hour mark, and it got here from Jules Kounde. Lamine Yamal performed a stunning ball into the French defender, and he volleyed house for a uncommon objective.
Hansi Flick’s aspect had two objectives disallowed by VAR earlier than they acquired their third, which got here from Raphinha after one other Lamine Yamal help. A couple of minutes later, tremendous sub Ferran Torres acquired in on the act after Dani Olmo’s beautiful by ball.
Lamine Yamal wouldn’t be denied a objective of his personal after two assists, as he discovered the again of the web for Barcelona’s fifth. Nonetheless, there can be no clear sheet for the Catalans as Vitor Roque netted from the penalty spot in opposition to his dad or mum membership.
Barcelona have been again to their finest in 2024, and they’re going to undoubtedly be favourites to win the Copa del Rey in the event that they proceed on this kind for the rest of the season.