Barcelona produced a dominant performance on Sunday night, thrashing Sevilla 4-1 at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán despite being reduced to 10 men in the second half.
Lewandowski Sets the Tone, Sevilla Responds
The Catalans wasted no time asserting their authority, with Robert Lewandowski netting in the 7th minute. However, Sevilla hit back immediately through Ruben Vargas, who capitalized on a swift counterattack to equalize just a minute later.
Second-Half Onslaught Despite Red Card
Substitute Fermin López restored Barcelona’s lead just two minutes into the second half, before Raphinha unleashed a stunning long-range strike to make it 3-1. However, momentum appeared to shift when López was sent off in the 55th minute for a dangerous challenge on Djibril Sow.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Hansi Flick’s men remained in control, sealing the win with a late Eric Garcia header in the 89th minute.
Barcelona’s Title Chase Heats Up
The emphatic win pushes third-placed Barcelona to 48 points, just one point behind second-placed Atletico Madrid and two adrift of league leaders Real Madrid, who were held to a 1-1 draw against Getafe on Saturday.
With momentum on their side, Barcelona now shifts focus to a crucial La Liga clash against Real Betis next week, as they continue their push for the title.
