Barcelona are looking back to their best under Hansi Flick, and their start to 2025 is getting better and better as they now lead Real Betis 4-0 in the Copa del Rey last 16 tie at the Estadi

Barcelona cruised into the Copa del Rey quarters with a 5-1 win over Real Betis. Gavi broke the deadlock after receiving a ball from Dani Olmo in the box and his close control skills helped him drive a low roller home.

Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini had no complaints after their Copa del Rey thrashing by Barcelona. Barca won 5-1 on Wednesday night, via goals from Gavi, Jules Kounde, Raphinha, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal. Betis ' goal from a late penalty through Vitor Roque. Afterwards, Pellegrini accepted Barca were too strong on the night.