Barcelona high line don backfire badly as Sevilla hammer dem 4-1 for Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Sunday afternoon for La Liga. Former Barca star Alexis Sanchez open scoring early from penalty spot after Isaac Romero go down for small wahala with Ronald Araujo.
Romero, wey win the penalty, come double Sevilla lead less than 10 minutes before half-time as dem tear through Barca defence again with counter-attack. Marcus Rashford later reduce the deficit just before break with one fine left-foot finish wey bring small hope for Hansi Flick boys.
Robert Lewandowski later get golden chance to equalise from penalty spot but he miss wide, and that mistake cost Barcelona dearly. Jose Angel Carmona come add Sevilla third goal for the 90th minute before Akor Adams finish work for stoppage time to seal total demolition.
With that result, Sevilla don climb go fourth for table with 13 points, while Barcelona remain second with 19 points, two behind Real Madrid as international break start.
TPB Verdict
Sevilla fully deserve the win. After dem nearly relegate last season finish 17th, the new energy under their setup dey show clearly — dem dey look ready to chase European football this time.
For Barcelona side, this na real wake-up call. The gap to Madrid still small, but the way dem lose go worry fans. Hansi Flick talk before the game say some players still dey tired from PSG match midweek — Pedri performance for first half show say e no lie.
But the real problem na that risky high line. Sevilla just dey find space behind dem too easily, and unless Flick adjust the defensive setup, Barca go continue to leak goals for big away games.
Sevilla vs Barcelona Highlights
Alexis Sanchez goal vs Barcelona (13’ – Sevilla 1-0 Barcelona)
Sanchez calm down before him take the penalty, slot am neatly to the left side. Home fans explode as Sevilla take early lead.
Isaac Romero goal vs Barcelona (38’ – Sevilla 2-0 Barcelona)
Classic counter-attack! Ruben Vargas sprint down the left, cross perfectly to Romero wey finish low into bottom-right corner. Barca high line totally exposed again.
Marcus Rashford goal vs Sevilla (45+7’ – Sevilla 2-1 Barcelona)
Pedri win ball deep, pick Rashford with one lovely lofted pass. The Englishman lash the volley with him left foot straight into roof of net — top-class finish!
Robert Lewandowski penalty miss (76’)
Lewandowski step up for penalty after Balde get foul, but he drag the shot wide of left post. Costly miss wey change the whole story.
Jose Angel Carmona goal vs Barcelona (90’ – Sevilla 3-1 Barcelona)
As Barca dey push high for equaliser, Carmona catch dem on break and smash low shot into bottom-left corner. Game over.
Akor Adams goal vs Barcelona (90+6’ – Sevilla 4-1 Barcelona)
Another fast counter! Ejuke dash down the left, square pass to Adams wey tap in clean. Sevilla fans dey go wild — pure statement win!
Man of the Match – Isaac Romero
Romero na the main man for Sevilla victory. He win the first penalty, score one clean goal, and cause constant trouble for Barca defence all evening. The striker even register the most touches for inside box (nine) despite Sevilla getting just 39% possession. Real warrior display.
Sevilla vs Barcelona Match Stats
Possession: Sevilla 39% – 61% Barcelona
Shots: Sevilla 13 – 17 Barcelona
Shots on Target: Sevilla 5 – 8 Barcelona
Corners: Sevilla 7 – 6 Barcelona
Fouls: Sevilla 18 – 9 Barcelona
What Next?
Sevilla go host Mallorca next for October 18 before dem face Real Sociedad away on October 24. Barcelona go welcome Girona for Camp Nou on October 18, then continue their Champions League campaign three days later against Olympiacos.
