Real Betis 3-5 Barcelona: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ferran Torres hits first-half treble in statement Blaugrana victory

Barcelona moved four points clear of second-placed Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table courtesy of a 5-3 success over Real Betis in Seville.

Antony sent Real Betis ahead in the early stages of the contest, before Ferran Torres struck a hat-trick, while Roony Bardghji and Lamine Yamal were also on the scoresheet, during a devastating attacking performance from the La Liga champions.

Diego Llorente netted a second for the home side in the latter stages, before Cucho Hernandez struck a late penalty, but it was a difficult evening for Los Verdiblancos for long stages.

Barcelona have now won their last six league matches, while it is a first defeat for Real Betis since the end of October, with Manuel Pellegrini’s side struggling against the Catalan giants.