Barcelona secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Sevilla in their latest La Liga clash, even after going down to 10 men in the second half. The match, played last night, saw goals from Robert Lewandowski, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, and Eric Garcia, sealing a crucial win for the Catalan giants.
The game started with high intensity as Lewandowski found the net in the 7th minute, giving Barcelona an early lead. However, Sevilla responded immediately, with Ruben Vargas equalizing just a minute later to make it 1-1.
After a closely contested first half, Barcelona regained the lead right after the break. Fermin Lopez struck in the 46th minute, putting his team ahead once again. The momentum stayed with Barça, and in the 55th minute, Raphinha extended the lead, making it 3-1.
Barcelona’s dominance faced a setback when Lopez was sent off in the 62nd minute, leaving his team with 10 players for the remainder of the match. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Barcelona maintained control and even managed to add another goal. Eric Garcia scored in the 89th minute, sealing a convincing 4-1 victory.
This win helped Barcelona close the gap on their title rivals. They now have 48 points from 23 matches, reducing the deficit behind league leaders Real Madrid (50 points) and second-placed Atletico Madrid (49 points). With the title race heating up, Barcelona’s strong performance keeps them in contention as the season progresses.
| Team Stats | Sevilla | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 8 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Passes | 342 | 508 |
| Pass accuracy | 82% | 85% |
| Fouls | 14 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 1 |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
