Audio By Carbonatix
Raphinha scored twice as Spanish champions Barcelona became the first team to win all 19 of their home matches in a 38-game La Liga season.
The Brazilian forward opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a free-kick which caught out Alvaro Valles on his side of the goal.
He doubled his tally in the 62nd minute with a simple finish after intercepting a sloppy pass from Real Betis captain and former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin.
Champions League-bound Real Betis were awarded a penalty minutes later after Barcelona's Gavi brought down Isco, and the ex-Real Madrid midfielder converted from the spot.
But Hansi Flick's side regained their two-goal cushion through defender Joao Cancelo, who curled a fine strike into the bottom corner from 20 yards out.
The result means Barcelona's team of 2025-26, who were crowned champions with a win over Real Madrid last Sunday, became only the 11th La Liga side to win all of their home matches in a season.
They are the first team since Real Madrid did so in 1985-86 by playing and winning 17 games. Barcelona last had a season with a perfect home league record in 1959-60 (15 games).
Their only two home defeats across all competitions this season came in the Champions League – against Paris St-Germain in the league phase in October and Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals in April.
Barcelona's success at home is despite them using three stadiums this campaign - the 6,000 capacity Estadi Johan Cruyff, the Barcelona Olympic Stadium and their newly renovated current home the Nou Camp.
Flick's side finish their title-winning campaign away to Valencia next Saturday (20:00 BST).
Departing star striker Robert Lewandowski was given a warm reception when he was substituted in the closing stages.
The 37-year-old, who has scored 119 goals in 191 games for Barcelona since joining in 2022, is leaving the club this summer at the end of his contract.
Latest Stories
-
GPL 2025/26: Aduana FC beat Young Apostles to end winless run
1 hour -
Hasaacas Ladies beat Army Ladies on penalties to win Women’s FA Cup
1 hour -
Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
2 hours -
Chick-fil-A franchisee sued by US government for religious discrimination
2 hours -
Swatch stores close for second day after crowds
2 hours -
New York rail strike continues as commuters brace for Monday chaos
3 hours -
UAE reports strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant
3 hours -
Barcelona score Real Betis to ensure perfect hone La Liga record
3 hours -
Vinicius scores Real Madrid winner at Sevilla
3 hours -
Neymar furious as he is wrongly substituted
3 hours -
70 years of independence, 70 years of broken promises: Otumfuo demands new narrative for Ghana
3 hours -
Bad weather disrupts flights as aircraft circle over Accra Airport
3 hours -
Sinner speeds into history with Rome win
4 hours -
Casemiro’s fond farewell – how Brazilian turned Man Utd career around
4 hours -
Liverpool must return to heavy metal football – Salah
4 hours