Joao Cancelo Drops Real Betis Defender, Scores Wonder Goal for Barcelona, Video

• Joao Cancelo scored his first Barcelona goal in style
• The Portugal defender scored a beauty in his first start for Barcelona
• Barcelona routed Real Betis 5-0 to go top of La Liga ahead of Real Madrid

Joao Cancelo put up a five-star display on his first start for Barcelona as the Catalan giants ran riot against Real Betis to go to the top of the La Liga table for the first time this season.

The Catalans thrashed their opponents 5-0 on Saturday, with the 29-year-old defender getting his first goal for the reigning La Liga champions in style.

Cancelo drove down the right flank before dropping Real Betis defender Juan Miranda with slick trickery. He then fired a low-driven shot past Betis goalkeeper Rui Silva.

The performance capped off a superb performance for the Portugal defender on his first start for Barca, as he also made one clearance, two interceptions, and four tackles in the game.

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Cancelo joined Barcelona from Manchester City on loan in the summer and is already showing how important he could be for Xavi’s men in this season’s campaign to retain the La Liga trophy.

Barcelona fans thrilled by Cancelo’s performance

Meanwhile, Barcelona fans were ecstatic with Joao Cancelo's performance in his complete debut for the Catalan giants as they hammered Real Betis 5-0 on Saturday, September 6, Sportskeeda reports.

Supporters took to social media to hail the 29-year-old defender after his brilliant performance against Real Betis, with one describing him as a defender who oozes class.

"JOAO CANCELO… STOP THAT!!!!!! This is as good of a full debut performance as you’re likely to see. He oozes class, man. What a player, wow!"

Another fan tweeted that he hopes Cancelo stays with Barcelona for years after his goal.

Xavi also hailed Cancelo after the game describing the Portugal defender has a brilliant player.

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Cancelo strike as Barcelona shred Real Betis

Earlier, Sports Brief reported new arrivals Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo struck their first goals for Barcelona in an impressive 5-0 rout of Real Betis on Saturday in La Liga.

Portugal forward Felix fired Barcelona ahead, with further goals from Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Raphinha sinking the visitors, before Cancelo polished off the rout with a fine individual effort.

Barcelona's emphatic victory places them provisionally top of the table, a point clear of rivals Real Madrid who host Real Sociedad on Sunday.