Sevilla Shock Barcelona With a 4-1 Thrashing!
In one of the most dramatic results of the La Liga season so far, Sevilla produced a commanding performance to defeat Barcelona 4–1 on Sunday night. The victory marks Sevilla’s first league win over the Catalan giants in a decade — and sends a strong message across Spain.
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⚽ Match Summary
Sevilla started the game with intensity and confidence, pressing high and forcing mistakes from Barcelona’s backline.
13’ – Alexis Sánchez (P) gave Sevilla the lead from the penalty spot after a foul on Isaac Romero.
23’ – Isaac Romero doubled the advantage with a composed finish on the counterattack.
45+’ – Marcus Rashford pulled one back for Barcelona just before halftime, giving hope to the visitors.
76’ – Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty that could have changed the game’s momentum.
90’ – José Ángel Carmona restored Sevilla’s two-goal cushion with a precise strike.
90+5’ – Akor Adams, assisted by fellow Nigerian Chidera Ejuke, sealed the victory to make it 4–1.
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🧩 Tactical Analysis
Barcelona struggled throughout the match, failing to deal with Sevilla’s organized press and quick transitions. Midfield control was absent, and their defensive line looked vulnerable under pressure.
Sevilla, under coach Quique Sánchez Flores, showed excellent tactical discipline — compact defending, sharp counterattacks, and efficient finishing.
> “We were the better side from start to finish,” said Quique Sánchez Flores after the match.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri admitted, “We lacked rhythm and focus — Sevilla wanted it more.”
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📊 Match Statistics
Category Sevilla Barcelona
Possession 39% 61%
Shots on Target 8 3
Total Shots 14 10
Fouls 15 11
xG 3.6 1.1
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📅 What’s Next
Sevilla move up to 4th place with 13 points from eight matches.
Barcelona remain 2nd with 19 points but face growing pressure after recent inconsistent performances.
Following the international break, Barcelona will host Girona, while Sevilla travel to face Mallorca.
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🏁 Final Score: Sevilla 4–1 Barcelona
A night of pure joy for Sevilla fans — and a wake-up call for Barcelona.
