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Barcelona produced an emphatic attacking display to beat Real Betis 5-2 away from home in La Liga on Saturday, with Lamine Yamal scoring once and providing an assist in a dominant performance.
The visitors made a flying start, taking the lead in the 10th minute when Yamal found the net following an assist from Jules Koundé.
Real Betis responded in the 27th minute through Diego Gomez, who converted a pass from Pablo Fornals to level the score at 1-1.
Barcelona regained the lead four minutes before half-time as Rodri scored in the 41st minute, with F. López providing the assist to give the visitors a 2-1 advantage at the break.
Barcelona extended their lead shortly after the restart when G. Jesus scored in the 51st minute, finishing a move created by Yamal.
Real Betis reduced the deficit two minutes later through A. Ezzalzouli, who was set up by Giovani Lo Celso, making it 3-2 and briefly raising hopes of a comeback.
However, Barcelona maintained their attacking pressure and restored their two-goal cushion in the 62nd minute when Eric García headed home from a pass by Pau Cubarsí.
Dani Olmo completed the scoring in the 81st minute, converting another assist from Cubarsí to seal a convincing 5-2 victory.
The result underlined Barcelona’s attacking strength, with Yamal and Cubarsí both contributing significantly as the Catalan side secured all three points.