Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-2 in La Liga, secured their ninth consecutive victory, and matched a historic mark from 1968-69 previously held solely by Real Madrid.
Barcelona maintained their dominant pace at the start of the 2026-27 Spanish Championship season by overcoming Real Betis 5-2. The victory ensured they retained sole possession of first place in the national competition and set a significant milestone for the Catalan club.
With this triumph, the squad coached by Hansi Flick notched their ninth consecutive win in the opening nine rounds of the tournament. The feat allowed the club to equal a historic record that had belonged exclusively to Real Madrid since the 1968-69 campaign.
The winning streak solidifies the Blaugrana attack’s strong run of form and sets up a crucial scenario for the coming days, when the team will face high-level challenges in continental and domestic competitions.
History equaled and a chance for the outright record
The resounding result against the Seville club put the Catalan side on the same level as the mythical Merengue campaign of 1968-69. On that occasion, the capital rival won their first nine fixtures in La Liga before stumbling with a draw in their tenth match.
As a result, the squad managed by Hansi Flick will have the perfect opportunity to break this historic mark next Sunday (25). The decisive clash will take place at the Camp Nou stadium precisely against Real Madrid, with the outright record on the line.
Offensive performance has been the main engine behind the league leader’s strong start. So far, the attack has found the back of the net 39 times in the nine matches played, boasting an impressive average of over four goals per game.
Records represent important recognition of the work being done, but the priority remains winning titles and achieving significant results throughout the season.
Hansi Flick commented on the milestone achieved.
Decisive marathon featuring El Clásico and European commitment
Before the eagerly awaited clash with their arch-rival, the squad from Catalonia must focus on the international stage. The team hosts PSG next Tuesday (20) in a match valid for the Champions League group stage.
In the La Liga standings, the team sits atop the table with a perfect 27 points, maintaining a comfortable five-point advantage over second-place Atlético de Madrid.
Meanwhile, their capital rival sits in fourth place with 18 points and a game in hand before facing Sevilla. A victory by the leaders in Sunday’s clásico will not only extend their lead at the top but also write a new, unprecedented chapter in Spanish football.
The stellar form of the young talents and the tactical consistency displayed put Barcelona at the peak of their technical confidence. The outcome of this action-packed week will shape the club’s ambitions for the rest of the sporting year.
