In a pulsating LaLiga showdown at La Cartuja on December 6, 2025, Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Betis 5-3 — powered by a sensational first-half hat-trick from Ferran Torres.
Betis struck first inside six minutes when Antony latched onto a through ball and fired past the keeper. But Torres responded emphatically — netting twice by the 13th minute to turn the game on its head.
The pressure showed as Barcelona continued to dominate: Roony Bardghji scored his first LaLiga goal just before the half-hour mark, extending Barca’s advantage to 3-1. Then Torres completed his hat-trick on the cusp of halftime with a wicked strike from distance that deflected beyond the Betis goalkeeper.
After the interval, Barcelona maintained control. A penalty converted by Lamine Yamal stretched the lead to 5-1. Betis, however, refused to roll over — late goals from Diego Llorente and Cucho Hernández (from a spot-kick) gave the final scoreline some respect of balance.
Torres’s brilliance underlined his growing importance at Barça: the 24-year-old forward has emerged as a reliable match-winner this season, turning starts into tangible goal returns under coach Hansi Flick. Meanwhile, the win lifts Barcelona four points clear at the top of LaLiga — sending a clear statement to their title rivals.
