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Barcelona Completes Historic Perfect Home Record in Final LaLiga Match
5/18/2026, 8:50:45 AM
Barcelona Secures Perfect Home Record in Final LaLiga Match
On 17 May 2026, FC Barcelona faced Real Betis in the final home fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga season at Camp Nou. Having already secured the league title, the Catalans entered the match intent on achieving a record never before attained in a 20-team Spanish top-flight: winning every home game. The 3-1 victory, secured by two goals from Raphinha, a strike from Joao Cancelo and a penalty by Isco, gave Barcelona a flawless 19-match home winning streak and marked Polish striker Robert Lewandowski’s farewell appearance at the stadium.
Key Players and Tactical Highlights
Brazilian winger Raphinha opened the scoring with a free-kick just before the half-hour mark and added a second after a defensive error by Héctor Bellerín in the second half. Joao Cancelo contributed a “sweetly-struck” goal to secure the lead, while Isco converted a penalty in the final twenty minutes. The match also marked the farewell appearance of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski at Camp Nou, who had been a central figure for Barcelona over the past four seasons.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Barcelona 3, Real Betis 1
- Home record: 19 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses (100 % record)
- Goal scorers: Raphinha (2), Joao Cancelo (1), Isco (penalty)
- Lewandowski’s final match for Barcelona; his departure announced at season’s end
- Real Betis entered the match after qualifying for the Champions League and having won only one of their previous six competitive games
Official Statements & Club Decisions
Club officials highlighted Raphinha’s tribute to Lewandowski, noting the striker’s contributions in work ethic, goals, personality and experience. The management confirmed that Joao Cancelo’s loan will be made permanent, emphasizing his versatility on both flanks. Lewandowski’s decision to leave the club was framed as a sensible conclusion to his Barcelona tenure, with the club acknowledging the challenge his successor will face.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Since arriving at the club, Lewy has contributed so much with his work, his goals, his personality, his experience.” — Raphinha, Forward, FC Barcelona
- “The truth is that Ronald, Pedri and I talked about it this morning and decided it was the least we could do for him,” he said.” — Raphinha, Forward, FC Barcelona
- “Playing for this club, we always want to win every game, and to be able to finish the season winning all our home games is spectacular, it’s incredible, in front of our fans.” — Raphinha, Forward, FC Barcelona
- “He’s one of the captains in the dressing room and it’s an honor to share this moment with him.” — Raphinha, Forward, FC Barcelona
