Barcelona will now almost certainly be in the Copa del Rey quarter-final draw, having won 3-0 against Real Betis in their round of 16 tie.
It was Gavi who opened the scoring for Barcelona at the Estadi Olimpic, and Jules Kounde extended that lead in the 27th minute. Two attempts by the hosts were then disallowed by VAR, but they now have a third on the hour, courtesy of Raphinha.
Rafinha goal! ⚽️🇧🇷pic.twitter.com/5H1AboBFkL
— French FCB (@FrenchFCB) January 15, 2025
CRAZY RUN FROM LAMINE YAMAL TO LEAVE HIM FOR A RAPHINHA FINISH 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RkwiRtuEmh
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 15, 2025
Lamine Yamal set up Kounde’s goal, and was at the center of this attack as he played in Raphinha to find the back of the net again, having done so on two occasions in the 5-2 thrashing of Real Madrid last weekend.
Barcelona can now look forward to watching this match from here, knowing that they will be able to secure victory (unless they collapse). Their form to start 2025 has been absolutely spectacular and they certainly look at their best.