Barcelona suffered a heavy defeat in La Liga as Sevilla ran riot with a 4-1 victory in Andalusia on Sunday, handing the Catalan giants their first league loss of the season and leaving fans stunned by the scale of the humiliation.
Araujo’s error sparks Sevilla’s dominance
The game’s momentum swung early after Ronald Araujo committed a foul on Isaac Romero inside the penalty box, giving Sevilla a golden opportunity to take the lead. Following a VAR check, the referee confirmed the penalty, and former Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez calmly slotted the ball past the keeper to make it 1-0. Sevilla continued to dominate, and ten minutes before halftime, Romero capitalized on a precise assist from Ruben Vargas to double the advantage, converting after missing two earlier attempts earlier in the half.
Rashford offers hope, Lewandowski falters
Marcus Rashford provided a glimmer of hope for Barcelona just before halftime, converting a brilliant cross from Pedri to score his first La Liga goal for the club. The goal briefly lifted spirits in the stadium, suggesting a potential comeback. However, Robert Lewandowski failed to capitalize on a crucial chance in the 76th minute, sending a penalty wide after Alejandro Balde was fouled inside the box. The miss extinguished Barcelona’s hopes of mounting a comeback and highlighted their inefficiency in front of goal.
Sevilla seal the rout late on
Sevilla sealed the emphatic win with two late goals, as Jose Angel Carmona found the net before Akor Adams added a stoppage-time strike to complete a dominant performance. The home fans erupted as Sevilla demonstrated clinical finishing, sharp passing, and a relentless tempo that Barcelona could not match. The win lifts Sevilla to fourth place in the La Liga standings, while Barcelona remain in second, grappling with consecutive defeats following their recent Champions League loss to PSG.
The result not only boosts Sevilla’s confidence but also raises questions about Barcelona’s defensive organization and reliance on individual brilliance in key moments. Hansi Flick’s side will now be looking to regroup and address their shortcomings ahead of upcoming fixtures in both domestic and European competitions.