Sevilla Smash Barça 4–1 in Shock La Liga Thriller
Barcelona’s title hopes took a heavy hit in Seville. What was supposed to be a routine win to reclaim top spot from Real Madrid turned into a nightmare — their biggest loss to Sevilla in more than 70 years.
Early Trouble, No Control
The warning signs came early. Just 12 minutes in, Ronald Araújo clumsily brought down Isaac Romero near the byline. After a VAR check, Sevilla had a penalty — and who else but Alexis Sánchez, the former Barcelona man, stepped up to score against his old club.
Sevilla didn’t stop there. They broke fast, full of energy and confidence, and Romero doubled the lead with a sharp finish after a blistering counterattack. Barcelona were stunned.
Rashford Sparks Hope
Right before halftime, Marcus Rashford offered a lifeline. The English forward connected beautifully with Pedri’s curling cross and volleyed home from close range — a flash of class in an otherwise chaotic first half for the champions.
But the comeback dream faded quickly. Barcelona controlled more of the ball after the break, yet lacked sharpness and urgency. When Adnan Januzaj tripped Alejandro Balde inside the box, Robert Lewandowski had the perfect chance to level the score. Instead, he dragged his penalty wide.
It summed up the night — nothing was clicking.
Sevilla Punish Late Mistakes
The home crowd could sense it. Barcelona were running out of ideas, and Sevilla were ruthless. José Ángel Carmona fired in a third late on before Akor Adams finished the job in stoppage time, sealing a famous 4–1 win that will live long in memory.
For Hansi Flick, it was a brutal first league loss as Barça boss — and a performance that raised serious questions. His team looked flat, predictable, and fragile in defence.
Sevilla, meanwhile, were everything Barcelona weren’t: sharp, disciplined, and united.
What It Means
Barcelona stay two points behind Real Madrid, but momentum is slipping fast. A Champions League defeat earlier in the week and now this league humiliation — confidence is starting to wobble.
Sevilla’s reward? Fifth place for now, but with Atletico Madrid still to play, they could climb higher. Whatever happens next, this will be remembered as the night they tore apart the champions.
