Sevilla's Impressive Four to One Triumph Over FC Barcelona Shifts La Liga Title Race
During a stunning matchday clash, Sevilla delivered a resounding 4-1 loss to Barcelona, halting the title holders' undefeated start in La Liga and preventing them from reclaiming the first place of the standings.
First Half Control by Sevilla
The hosts took the lead in the opening quarter, following Isaac Romero was fouled amid challenging for the ball with Ronald Araújo close to the opponent's penalty area. Alexis Sánchez converted the resulting PK, wrong-footing the goalkeeper the wrong way.
Doubled Lead and Barça's Response
The same player increased Sevilla's lead in the 37th minute, although Marcus Rashford found the net from Pedri's through ball to bring the score to 2-1 right before half-time.
Wasted Chance and Final Strikes
The visitors had a golden opening to draw level when a Sevilla player brought down their defender within the box. Yet, Robert Lewandowski blazed his spot-kick past the post in the closing stages. José Ángel Carmona and the recent signing then added two late goals to seal the result, ensuring Barcelona still trailing the table-toppers, the Madrid side.
Weekend Matches Across the Continent
In other Sunday action, in La Liga, Celta Vigo faced Atlético Madrid. Serie A featured a high-profile match as Milan visited the Old Lady in the primetime fixture, following the Partenopei entertained the Ligurian side.
