Barcelona Crushes Real Betis 3-1 in Perfect Home Campaign Finale

Raphinha delivered a standout performance on Sunday evening, netting twice to propel Barcelona to a commanding 3-1 win over visiting Real Betis at Spotify Camp Nou. The match, part of La Liga’s 37th and penultimate round, saw the Catalan side dominate from the opening whistle.

The Brazilian winger broke the deadlock in the 27th minute before doubling the lead in the 61st. Joao Cancelo, the Portuguese full-back, added a third goal in the 73rd minute to put the result beyond doubt. Real Betis pulled one back through a Spanish midfielder Isco, who converted a penalty in the 68th minute.

The fixture unfolded in a celebratory atmosphere, with Barcelona having already secured the La Liga title. Real Betis, meanwhile, had clinched their qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League prior to the match.

Lewandowski’s Emotional Farewell

After the final whistle, the Camp Nou crowd turned its attention to Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, who confirmed his departure from the club at the end of the current season. The striker’s exit marks the end of a significant chapter for the Blaugrana.

Historic Home Record

Barcelona etched their name into the record books by finishing the league campaign with a perfect home record. The team won all 19 of their matches at Camp Nou, an unprecedented feat in the modern era of La Liga. Despite their early title triumph, the club missed the chance to reach the 100-point mark after a recent loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Starting XI and Substitutes

Manager Xavi fielded a strong lineup featuring goalkeeper Garcia; a defensive line of Kounde, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin, and Joao Cancelo; a midfield anchored by Bernal, Pedri, Gavi, Raphinha, and Fermin Lopez; and Lewandowski leading the attack. The bench included Szczesny, Kochen, Balde, Araujo, Christensen, Espart, Tommy, Casado, Olmo, Rashford, and Roni.