Barcelona Beat Betis 5-3, Extend La Liga Lead

FC Barcelona secured a thrilling 5-3 victory over Real Betis on Saturday evening at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, extending their winning streak to six matches in La Liga and widening their lead at the top of the table to four points ahead of Real Madrid, who face Celta Vigo on Sunday.

The defending champions came from behind to dominate the first half, with forward Ferran Torres delivering a hat trick that propelled them to a commanding position. Betis struck first in the sixth minute when former Manchester United winger Antony finished a half-turn shot into the roof of the net after a cross from Ez Abde found its way through traffic. Barcelona responded swiftly, leveling the score five minutes later through Torres, who tapped in a cross from Jules Kounde at the near post following a quick team move.

Torres restored the lead in the 13th minute, volleying home another cross, this time from Roony Bardghji on the right wing. The Swedish winger, starting in place of the benched Raphinha, added Barcelona's third goal himself in the 31st minute, rifling a left-footed shot into the bottom corner after a precise pass from Pedri. Torres completed his treble just before halftime in the...