Sevilla Stuns Barcelona 3-1, Ending Undefeated Streak in LaLiga
SEVILLE, Spain – Sevilla ended Barcelona’s undefeated start to the LaLiga season with a decisive 3-1 victory at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium on Monday. Goals from Alexis Sánchez, Isaac Romero, and José Ángel Carmona secured a crucial win for Sevilla, while Marcus Rashford scored the lone goal for Barcelona.
Barcelona fielded a team including goalkeepers Attributed and Joan García, midfielders Gavi and Fermín, and forward Raphinha. Sevilla entered the match seeking their first back-to-back victories in months, having last achieved the feat in May against Las Palmas (1-0).
The match’s opening goal came via a controversial penalty awarded to Sevilla after a VAR review of a foul by barcelona’s Ronald Araujo on Isaac Romero. Veteran Chilean striker Alexis Sánchez converted the penalty in the first half. Romero extended Sevilla’s lead to 2-0 at the 36th minute. Barcelona responded before halftime with a goal from Marcus Rashford, assisted by Pedri.
Despite Barcelona’s efforts, Sevilla maintained control in the second half. A penalty save by Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos denied Robert Lewandowski a potential equalizer.José Ángel Carmona sealed the victory for Sevilla with a goal in added time, assisted by Acor Adams, finalizing the score at 3-1.
