A tight first-half gave way to a goal-filled second, with Ivan Rakitic opening the scoring when sent through on goal by Luis Suarez. Messi netted the second when Sergio Busquets played him in, before Rakitic crossed for Suarez to slam home the third. La Liga’s top scorer Messi netted the fourth after a brilliant individual dribble, leaving Betis’ defence in tatters, with Suarez battering in a fifth after another sublime Messi dribble. Barcelona played with a swagger, putting together some passing moves that tied Betis in knots, and eventually emerged clear and deserved winners. In the second half, they have scored 40 and conceded four.

Source: Daily Mirror January 21, 2018 21:45 UTC