Barcelona Defeats Real Betis in Copa del Rey

Barcelona advanced to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a commanding 5-1 victory over Real Betis, highlighted by the performance of 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who scored once and provided two assists. This victory comes shortly after Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup win over Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia, signaling a strong return to form. Gavi opened the scoring early in the match, followed by goals from Jules Kounde and Raphinha, while substitute Ferran Torres added the fourth goal. Yamal capped the scoring with a fifth, and Vitor Roque netted a consolation goal for Betis from the penalty spot late in the match. Yamal, who joined Barcelona's La Masia Academy at age 7, has declared his long-term commitment to the club, and his contributions have been widely recognized. Barcelona's win marked their second consecutive match scoring five goals and extended their winning streak to four games.