Barcelona edge closer to LaLiga title after cruising to win over Real BetisBy PA Sport StaffBarcelona edged closer to the LaLiga title with a 4-0 win over 10-man Real Betis. Betis substitute Edgar Gonzalez, who was on the pitch for just 21 minutes, was sent off for two yellow cards after 33 minutes. Victory leaves Barca, who had won one of their previous four league games, 11 points clear of Real Madrid at the top with six games remaining. Benzema’s close-range finish after five minutes meant he became the second Real Madrid player to score 350 goals in all competitions after Cristiano Ronaldo. Eintracht Frankfurt and Augsburg drew 1-1, struggling Stuttgart beat Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1, while Schalke beat Werder Bremen 2-1 to boost their survival hopes.

Source: Irish Independent April 30, 2023 10:49 UTC