Barcelona will be looking to continue their success in the Copa del Rey, and are on course to reach the quarter-finals after taking an early lead in their round of 16 clash against Real Betis.
Hansi Flick made several changes from the team that dismantled Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final, but one player who kept his place was Gavi; That decision was justified by opening the scoring at the Estadi Olimpic after just three minutes.
💥BARÇA GOAL! GAVI! 1-0! #BARCABETISpic.twitter.com/HiLG53V1s8
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GAVI GIVES A CLUE TO BARCELONA IN THREE MINUTES VS. THE REAL BETIS!!
DANI OLMO WITH ASSISTANCE 🔥 pic.twitter.com/iGULSjRFax
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It is an excellent team goal for the hosts, as Dani Olmo’s cutback reaches Gavi to score the first goal; It is the second of 2025, after scoring against Athletic Club in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final last week.
Barcelona are known for starting fast and it is another early goal for Flick’s team. From here they can control events, as they look for a place in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey.