LaLiga: Sevilla Ends Barcelona's Unbeaten Run with Thrashing Win

Sevilla stuns Barcelona with 4-1 victory

Sevilla secures a 4-1 win over Barcelona, ending their 15-game unbeaten run away from home and dealing a significant blow to their title hopes.

Barcelona's persistent pressure eventually paid dividends when Adnan Januzaj gave away a penalty...

Barcelona's momentum was halted as they missed the opportunity to take the top spot in LaLiga, losing 4-1 to Sevilla at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Despite their in-form performance, Barcelona struggled to capitalize on their chances.

Sevilla took the lead through Alexis Sanchez, who scored a penalty after Ronald Araujo's clumsy challenge on Isaac Romero. The Sevilla players' energy and determination paid off as they dominated the game, while Barcelona's defense looked shaky, particularly after Araujo's early exit due to injury.

Marcus Rashford's stunning volley briefly gave Barcelona hope, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide. Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty for Barcelona, and Sevilla sealed their win with two late goals, ending Barcelona's 15-game unbeaten run away from home.

Sevilla's game plan focused on pressuring Jules Kounde, with Ruben Vargas effectively curtailing the French defender's attacking forays. This strategy allowed Sevilla to gain an early advantage.

A controversial penalty was awarded when Isaac Romero was fouled by Ronald Araujo, and Sevilla's Sanchez scored from the spot, sending Szczesny the wrong way. Barcelona's response was muted, with only Pedri and Marcus Rashford showing any notable creativity.

The Andalusians continued to threaten Barcelona's goal, with several chances created. Jose Angel Carmona hit the woodwork, and Isaac Romero's shot drifted wide. However, Szczesny made two crucial saves to deny Romero and Batista Mendy. Ultimately, Sevilla's persistence paid off when Kounde lost possession, leading to a swift counterattack that ended with Romero scoring his second goal at the far post.

Marcus Rashford had a golden opportunity to score when one-on-one with Sevilla goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, but unfortunately, he couldn't capitalize on it. However, he made amends in first-half injury time with a stunning left-foot volley that gave Barcelona hope.

Barcelona came out aggressively after halftime, with substitutes Alejandro Balde and Eric Garcia bringing fresh energy and purpose to their attack. Despite their efforts, they struggled to create clear-cut chances against Sevilla's solid defense.

By the hour mark, Sevilla's attacking threat had diminished, aside from the occasional set piece. Their goalkeeper, Odysseas Vlachodimos, made two crucial saves to deny Pedri and Rashford, preserving Sevilla's lead.

Barcelona's persistent pressure eventually paid dividends when Adnan Januzaj gave away a penalty after fouling Alejandro Balde. Amidst a chorus of boos and whistles, Robert Lewandowski stepped up but unfortunately, his penalty shot sailed wide of Vlachodimos' right-hand post.

Rasmus Hojlund's teammate, Roony Bardghji, had a terrible miss, squandering another Barcelona opportunity. This shift in momentum favored Sevilla.

FT: #SevillaBarça 4-1

🔥This one will stay in the books...
Sevilla turning the heat into three points.#LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/BFY6bozkVD

— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) October 5, 2025

Akor Adams thought he'd seal the win with a goal in the 87th minute, but the offside flag intervened. Sevilla didn't have to wait long, as a swift counterattack led to Carmona's precise strike past Szczesny. Adams then added a fourth goal in injury time, capping off Sevilla's 4-1 victory. This win marked Sevilla's first LaLiga victory over Barcelona since October 2015.

Match Statistics

Ball Possession: Barcelona 60% - Sevilla 40%

Shots on Target: Barcelona 7 - Sevilla 8

Corners: Sevilla 7 - Barcelona 6

Yellow Cards: Barcelona 4 - Sevilla 7

Post-Match Analysis

The loss puts Barcelona in a tricky position, with Sevilla's victory marking a significant upset. Meanwhile, Sevilla's win boosts their confidence and moves them up the league table. Barcelona will need to regroup and refocus to regain their momentum in the title race.