Barcelona maintained their perfect start to the La Liga
It was new signing Carlos Espí who came to the rescue
The reigning champions controlled the game from the outset and made their superiority count before half-time
The Catalans finishing 19th in the La Liga table — just one point away from safety
Real Betis booked their long-awaited return to the UEFA Champions League after defeating Elche
Shakhtar Donetsk head into their fourth UEFA Champions League fixture against a Sporting CP side that has consistently navigated the knockout phase under the competition’s expanded format