Real Betis 1, Barcelona 3

BARCELONA (Interstat) — Barcelona opened its La Liga season with a commanding 3-1 victory over Real Betis on Sunday at Spotify Camp Nou, riding a two-goal performance from forward Raphinha and a decisive strike from defender João Cancelo. Raphinha struck twice in the first hour, first in the 28th minute and again in the 62nd, to put Barcelona firmly in control. The Brazilian winger, known for his pace and finishing, capitalized on early pressure from the home side. His first goal came after a sustained spell of possession, and his second doubled the advantage before Real Betis could settle into… Read more...