Sevilla FC's Impressive Four to One Win Against Barcelona Shifts La Liga Title Race
In a stunning matchday clash, Sevilla produced a decisive 4-1 defeat to Barcelona, halting the defending champions' unbeaten start in La Liga and denying them from climbing back to the first place of the competition.
Opening Superiority by Sevilla
The home side seized the advantage in the opening quarter, following the attacker went down while jostling for the ball with Ronald Araújo inside the opponent's penalty area. Alexis Sánchez scored the awarded spot-kick, beating the goalkeeper the other side.
Doubled Cushion and The Catalans' Answer
Sevilla's striker extended Sevilla's advantage in the 37th minute, however the Manchester United loanee found the net from Pedri's through ball to reduce the deficit to 2-1 moments before half-time.
Wasted Penalty and Closing Strikes
Xavi's side earned a prime chance to level the score when Adnan Januzaj fouled their defender in the penalty zone. However, Barcelona's top scorer fired his penalty past the post in the 76th minute. A substitute and the recent signing then netted two further goals to complete the victory, ensuring Barcelona behind the front-runners, the Madrid side.
Other Matches Across Top Leagues
Later on Sunday, in La Liga, the Galician club welcomed Diego Simeone's side. Serie A featured a marquee contest as the Rossoneri visited the Old Lady in the evening game, after the Partenopei entertained the newly-promoted team.
