Sevilla, Spain - In a stunning display of football, Sevilla FC demolished FC Barcelona 4-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium on Sunday, with Alexis Sánchez leading the charge. The Chilean forward, playing against his former club, scored a penalty in the first half and proved to be a constant threat to the Barcelona defense.
From the kickoff, Sevilla displayed an intensity that Barcelona struggled to match. The home side's dominance in possession and relentless pressing overwhelmed the Catalan giants, who appeared disjointed and unable to respond. Every Sevilla attack seemed to flow through Sánchez, who dictated the tempo and forced Barcelona into defensive errors.
The breakthrough came in the 13th minute when a penalty was awarded to Sevilla after a VAR review. Sánchez stepped up and calmly slotted the ball past Barcelona goalkeeper Szczesny, igniting the home crowd. The goal marked Sánchez's first for Sevilla and set the tone for the rest of the match. At 36 years and almost 10 months old, Sánchez became the oldest player to score against Barcelona in La Liga.
Sevilla continued to press, and in the 36th minute, Isaac Romero extended their lead, making it 2-0. Just before halftime, Barcelona's Rashford scored, offering a glimmer of hope for a comeback. However, Barcelona failed to capitalize on this momentum. In the 76th minute, Lewandowski missed a penalty, further dampening their chances.
In the final minutes, Sevilla sealed their victory with Carmona scoring in the 90th minute and Akor Adams adding another in the 95th, completing the rout. The 4-1 victory was Sevilla's first against Barcelona in over a decade, sending a clear message to the rest of La Liga.
Gabriel Suazo also delivered a remarkable performance in defense for Sevilla. His ball recoveries, precise coverage, and clear distribution were crucial in maintaining Sevilla's defensive structure while Sánchez orchestrated the attack.
The victory propels Sevilla to fourth place in the La Liga standings, while Barcelona's defeat marks their first league loss of the season and their second consecutive loss in all competitions, ceding the top spot to Real Madrid. The match was played at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, which has a capacity of over 43,000 spectators.
