Sevilla 1-4 Barcelona: 10-Man Barça Secure Thrilling Away Win to Close La Liga Title Gap

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Barcelona secured a massive 4-1 victory over Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Sunday night, overcoming adversity with a spirited performance that saw them play with 10 men for the final half-hour. The Catalans moved within just two points of the top of La Liga, reigniting the title race with an unforgettable display of resilience and attacking prowess.

First Half: A Blistering Start

The game exploded into life with two goals in a minute. Barcelona struck first when Raphinha delivered a perfect cross from a short corner, allowing Iñigo Martínez to set up Robert Lewandowski for an easy tap-in.

Sevilla responded instantly, catching Barça’s high line off guard with a slick passing move from kickoff. Saúl Ñíguez played in Rubén Vargas, who slotted home to bring the home crowd back to life.

Barça dominated possession, with Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Raphinha constantly probing the Sevilla defense. The visitors had several chances to reclaim the lead but lacked precision in front of goal. Sevilla nearly took the lead before halftime when Dodi Lukébakio’s bicycle kick forced a brilliant save from Wojciech Szczesny.

Second Half: Barça’s Resilience Shines

Hansi Flick made an instant impact with his halftime substitutions, bringing on Fermín López, who scored with his first touch just 57 seconds into the second half. The midfielder met Pedri’s cross with a perfect header to put Barça ahead once again.

Sevilla thought they had equalized moments later through Vargas, but the goal was ruled out for offside. The hosts then had a penalty claim denied after Djibril Sow went down under Jules Kounde’s challenge, with VAR ruling no foul.

Barça extended their lead in the 55th minute when Pau Cubarsí found Raphinha, who unleashed a stunning strike into the bottom corner. However, just five minutes later, Fermín López was shown a straight red card after a VAR review for a late challenge on Sow, leaving Barça to defend their lead with 10 men.

Defensive Solidity and a Late Finish

Sevilla pushed forward with aggressive substitutions, but Barça remained disciplined. Flick shored up the midfield with Eric García and Dani Olmo, ensuring Sevilla had no clear-cut chances in the final stages.

The visitors delivered the final blow in the 89th minute when Raphinha’s free-kick found Eric García, who headed home to seal the 4-1 win.

Title Race Heats Up

This vital victory puts Barcelona just two points behind the La Liga leaders, keeping their title hopes alive. With their attacking flair and newfound defensive resilience, Barça are proving to be serious contenders in 2025.