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Barcelona beat Betis 5-2 as Bernal is sent off after clash with Yamal
Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 in Seville to keep their perfect start to Spain’s LaLiga season.
In the 54th minute, Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal clashed with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal after players gathered around an injured Barcelona teammate.
Bernal was sent off for a headbutt, while Yamal received a yellow card.
Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini questioned the decision, saying either both players or neither should have been sent off.
Bernal apologised to his teammates and the fans, saying he should have controlled himself and accepted responsibility.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick substituted Yamal after the incident, and Bernal said the team must regroup for its next match.
Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 at La Cartuja on Saturday, October 17.
Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal was sent off in the 54th minute after a confrontation with Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal.
The referee showed Bernal a straight red card and Yamal a yellow card.
Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini criticised the decision, saying either neither player or both players should have been sent off.
Bernal later apologised to his teammates and Betis supporters, saying he should have controlled himself.
- Who
- Barcelona and Real Betis. Betis midfielder Facundo Bernal was sent off after a clash with Lamine Yamal.
- What
- Barcelona won 5-2, and Bernal received a straight red card after a confrontation with Yamal.
- When
- Saturday, October 17, 2026.
- Where
- La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain.
- Why
- Bernal was sent off after grabbing Yamal by the neck and headbutting him during a confrontation.
Manuel Pellegrini
Match officials
Sanction for the confrontation
Manuel Pellegrini
Pellegrini said neither player should have been sent off, or both should have been.
Match officials
The referee sent Bernal off and showed Yamal a yellow card.
Yamal scored Barcelona's opening goal.
Bernal was sent off after a confrontation with Yamal, who received a yellow card.
Bernal apologised to his teammates and Betis supporters in a social media post.
- Final score
- Barcelona 5-2 Real Betis
- Red card
- Facundo Bernal, 54th minute
- Other sanction
- Lamine Yamal received a yellow card
- Venue
- La Cartuja, Seville
- Match date
- October 17, 2026
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What people are saying
I want to apologise to my teammates and the Real Betis supporters for leaving the team with one player less today. I don't usually react like that and I should have controlled myself in that incident. I take responsibility and it won't happen again.
The conflict he had, the push with Facundo Bernal, was also the result of the heat of the match, but neither of them should have been sent off, or both should have been sent off.
It is an incident we cannot afford.
His attitude is incredible and when he is at one hundred per cent his performance is exceptional.
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