Yamal becomes Barca's youngest-ever player as title edges closer

The 15-year-old winger made club history as Xavi's side beat Betis 4-0 after Benzema hat-trick had helped Real to victory earlier in day

SILVERWARE IN SIGHT: Barcelona's head coach Xavi Hernandez, centre, gives instructions from the side line. File Pic: AP Photo/Joan Monfort

Barcelona edged closer to the La Liga title with a 4-0 win over 10-man Real Betis.

Andreas Christensen, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha scored inside 40 minutes before Guido Rodriguez's late own goal rounded off the scoring as the leaders cruised to victory.