{
  "id": 15267790,
  "title": "Barcelona thrash Real Betis 5-2 to extend perfect La Liga run",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/barcelona-thrash-real-betis-5-2-to-extend-perfect-la-liga-run",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T19:49:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/etiykjxo6"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barcelona's flawless start to the La Liga season continued with a 5-2 triumph over Real Betis at La Cartuja Stadium. The Catalan side now boasts an impressive nine consecutive victories, scoring a total of 27 points from the opening nine matches of the competition. Barcelona took the lead early on in the 10th minute through Lamine Yamal, but Betis quickly leveled the score with a goal by Gomez in the 27th minute. The visitors regained the advantage in the first half before halftime, with Rodri netting their second goal in the 41st minute, leaving the score at 2-1 in their favor. Barcelona extended their lead in the second half, scoring three more goals to seal their victory. Gabriel Jesus put his side 3-1 up in the 51st minute, Eric Garcia added a fourth goal in the 62nd minute, and Dani Olmo completed the rout with a fifth goal in the 81st minute. Although Abde Ezzalzouli scored a second goal for Real Betis, Barcelona's perfect start to the season remains intact, maintaining their unbeaten record through the opening nine rounds.",
  "summary": "Barcelona maintained their flawless La Liga start with a 5-2 victory over Real Betis at La Cartuja, making it nine wins from nine matches.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "PSG manager rules out rotations ahead of Barcelona clash: ‘Important thing is to beat Strasbourg’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/psg-manager-rules-out-rotations-ahead-of-barcelona-clash-important",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}