FC Barcelona is still unstoppable in the new year. When the again accurate Robert Lewandowski returned to the starting XI, the top Spanish club also won the league game at Betis Sevilla 2-1 (0-0) on Wednesday evening.
The Catalans have won all nine competitive games in La Liga, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Supercup since the turn of the year.
Lewandowski got back on track after his three-game ban, remained pale for a long time and then scored the final score after a corner (80′). Earlier, Raphinha (65th) initiated Barca’s 16th league win in 19 games.
The German national goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen was rarely tested, but Jules Kounde scored with an own goal (85th).
Leaders Barcelona extended their lead, eight points behind Real Madrid. The archrival can shorten the home game against Valencia on Thursday (9 p.m.).