Dembele\u2019s superb form had limited the Brazilian\u2019s minutes since his move from Leeds United last summer.<\/p>\n
Raphinha put Barcelona ahead in the 65th minute and Lewandowski, back after a three-match league ban, netted the second with 10 minutes to go.<\/p>\n
Jules Kounde scored an unfortunate own goal to give Betis a fighting chance of a point in the final stages but Barcelona held out for the win.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we had a good game, our play was very good, excellent I would say,\u201d Barca coach Xavi Hernandez told Movistar.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe played a great game at a very difficult place to come. I\u2019m very happy not just for the result but for how we played, we\u2019ve improved a lot from the Girona game.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barcelona had won their previous three league games 1-0, including against Catalan rivals Girona last weekend in a flat performance, but were operating on a higher level in Seville.<\/p>\n
Betis started well in front of their boisterous support, with Alejandro Balde doing well to block Luiz Henrique\u2019s effort in the opening exchanges.<\/p>\n
At the other end Lewandowski headed wide, while Pedri could not find a finish when racing through on goal.<\/p>\n
Raphinha had a goal ruled out for a clear offside and Kounde flung himself in the way of Sergio Canales\u2019s strike.<\/p>\n
Betis goalkeeper Rui Silva denied Pedri either side of half-time as the Spain international tried to continue his own goalscoring form after netting the winner in Girona.<\/p>\n
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