Unstoppable Barca thrash Betis to extend perfect start

Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 in Seville to move five points clear at the top of La Liga. Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia and Dani Olmo scored for Hansi Flick’s side, while Facundo Bernal was sent off for headbutting Yamal. Barca now have 11 wins from 11 matches in all competitions and equalled the record of nine consecutive victories to start a league campaign. Second-placed Atletico Madrid defeated Espanyol 1-0 and remain five points behind the leaders.