SEVILLA, Spain, Dec 6 : Ferran Torres scored a first-half hat-trick as Barcelona won 5-3 at Real Betis in LaLiga on Saturday, bouncing back after conceding an early goal to extend their lead over Real Madrid at the summit to four points.

Anthony marked his return from suspension by scoring from Betis' first attack in the sixth minute, with Jules Kounde playing the winger onside as he rifled the ball into the net.

The full-back made amends as Barcelona levelled five minutes later with a typically expansive passing move punctuated by Torres, who deftly steered Kounde's centre in at the near post.

With the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Frenkie de Jong left on Barca's bench, Torres seized his chance and struck again two minutes later, Roony Barghdji crossing for him to score wit

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