{
  "id": 15259468,
  "title": "Barca keep perfect LaLiga record with five-goal romp at Betis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/barca-keep-perfect-laliga-record-with-five-goal-romp-at-betis",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T18:50:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/barca-keep-perfect-laliga-record-five-goal-romp-betis-6468951"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona maintained their flawless LaLiga record with a comprehensive 5-2 victory over Real Betis at the Estadio Benito Villamarín on Saturday. The home team extended their winning streak to nine matches and added 39 goals to their impressive league tally. Lamine Yamal put Barcelona ahead in the first half with a spectacular opening goal. Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Eric Garcia, and substitute Dani Olmo all found the back of the net as Barcelona dominated the match. Betis managed to score twice in the second half, with Valentin Gomez and Ez Abde netting the responses. Betis' Facundo Bernal was dismissed for headbutting Lamine in the 59th minute, leaving the team with 10 men for the remainder of the game. Earlier, Atletico Madrid claimed a 1-0 win at home to Espanyol, courtesy of a late 89th-minute strike from Alex Baena. Barcelona now sit atop the table with 27 points, five points ahead of Atletico Madrid in second place. Betis occupy the third spot with 19 points, while Real Madrid trails fourth with 18 points.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Barcelona wins 5-2 against Betis, maintaining perfect LaLiga record",
    "Lamine Yamal scores first goal, Rodri, Gabriel Jesus, Garcia, Olmo score",
    "Betis reduced to 10 men after Facundo Bernal's dismissal for headbutt"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Barcelona keep perfect LaLiga record with five-goal romp at Betis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/barcelona-keep-perfect-laliga-record-with-five-goal-romp-at-betis",
        "published": "2026-10-17T18:50:42.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}