Sevilla FC's Impressive Four to One Victory Over Barcelona Shifts La Liga Title Race
In a stunning weekend clash, Sevilla produced a decisive 4-1 beating to Barcelona, ending the title holders' perfect streak in La Liga and preventing them from returning to the summit of the competition.
First Half Dominance by Sevilla
The hosts took the lead in the early stages, after Isaac Romero went down while jostling for the ball with Ronald Araújo near the visitors' six-yard box. The Chilean veteran converted the subsequent PK, beating the shot-stopper the opposite direction.
Extended Lead and Barça's Answer
Romero extended Sevilla's cushion in the first half, but the English forward scored from Pedri's through ball to reduce the deficit to 2-1 just before the interval.
Squandered Opportunity and Closing Goals
The visitors had a prime opening to draw level when the opposition fouled their defender within the box. But, Barcelona's top scorer blazed his PK wide in the closing stages. José Ángel Carmona and the Nigerian forward then netted two further goals to seal the victory, meaning Barcelona behind the leaders, the Madrid side.
Weekend Games Across the Continent
In other Sunday action, in Spain, the Galician club welcomed Diego Simeone's side. In Italy featured a key clash as the Rossoneri faced Juventus in the evening kick-off, after Napoli entertained the Ligurian side.
