BARCELONA (Interstat) — Raphinha scored twice to lead Barcelona to a 3-1 win over Real Betis on Sunday at Spotify Camp Nou in the La Liga season opener for both clubs. The Brazilian forward netted in the 28th and 62nd minutes. Defender Joao Cancelo added a goal in the 74th minute. Real Betis answered in the 83rd minute when substitute Isco found the net. Barcelona defender Jules Kounde received a yellow card in the 38th minute and later assisted on Cancelo’s goal. Barcelona improved to 1-0 in both league and all competitions. Real Betis dropped to 0-1 in both. The match was played before a full house at Camp Nou. Barcelona dominated possession and limited Real Betis to few chances. Cancelo’s goal was his first of the season. Raphinha’s brace was the difference. His two goals came from open play. Kounde’s yellow card was the only booking. The result left Barcelona atop the early La Liga standings. The victory gave Barcelona a winning start to the 2026 campaign.