Barca win away to Betis to move eight points clear in La Liga

MADRID, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona opened up an eight-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with a 2-1 win away to Betis on Wednesday night.

The match was postponed from early January due to both sides playing in the Spanish Super Cup.

Xavi Hernandez's side controlled the first half of the game and had the best chances, although Raphinha's header was correctly ruled out for offside and th