On January 16th, in the round of 16 of the Spanish King's Cup, Barcelona hosted Betis at home. Throughout the match, Barcelona firmly controlled the initiative and eventually defeated their opponents 5-1 with ease, advancing to the quarter-finals. In the last two matches, Barcelona has scored a total of 10 goals.
In this game, Barcelona was far superior to their opponents in terms of strength. After just three minutes, Olmo provided an assist and Gavi scored, giving Barcelona a 1-0 lead. Later, defender Koundé also scored a goal. At the end of the first half, Barcelona led 2-0, almost securing victory in advance.
In the second half, Barcelona did not let up, with Rafinha, Ferran, and Yamar each scoring a goal, completely crushing their opponents. In the 84th minute, Rok, a former Barcelona player, scored for Betis, salvaging some pride. Ultimately, Barcelona easily defeated their opponents 5-1.
Statistics show that Barcelona had a possession rate of as high as 69%, with a passing accuracy rate of an astonishing 90%. Barcelona attempted 18 shots in total, with 9 on target, creating 3 scoring opportunities and scoring 5 goals. Among them, Barcelona had two goals disallowed during the match. Barcelona fans expressed: "If the referees were fairer, we could have scored 10 goals today."
While advancing to the quarter-finals of the King's Cup, Barcelona has also scored 5 goals in each of their last two matches. In the previous match, they slaughtered Real Madrid 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final. In these two matches, they scored a total of 10 goals while only conceding 3, making their attack and defense quite fearsome.
Since the arrival of the 59-year-old Flick, Barcelona's offensive quality has significantly improved. This match was Barcelona's 29th game in all competitions this season, during which they scored a total of 88 goals, with an average of over 3 goals per game, which is quite remarkable. The last time Barcelona achieved this was 66 years ago.
The 17-year-old Yamar continues to shine. In this match, he contributed with both a pass and a shot, playing a key role in Barcelona's victory. In the last three matches, Yamar has scored in each one, marking the first time in his career that he has scored in three consecutive matches. On the Transfermarkt, Yamar's market value has reached as high as 180 million euros.