FC Barcelona’s Unbeaten Run Ends as Sevilla Stun the Catalans in a Shocking 4–1 Defeat
FC Barcelona’s impressive unbeaten streak in La Liga has officially come to an end, as Sevilla pulled off a stunning 4–1 victory on a tense Sunday afternoon at the Ramon Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium.
From the opening whistle, it was evident that Hansi Flick’s side were off their usual rhythm. Sevilla immediately took control of the match, displaying greater energy, organization, and determination. Their early pressure paid off when a VAR review confirmed a penalty after Ronald Araújo brought down an opponent in the box with a clumsy challenge.
The decision left Araújo visibly frustrated, but there was no reprieve for Barcelona as Alexis Sánchez—a former Barça player—stepped up and confidently converted from the spot to give the hosts a deserved lead.
Despite falling behind, Barcelona struggled to respond. Their passing lacked urgency, and Sevilla continued to exploit gaps in the defense. Isaac Romero nearly doubled the advantage with a close-range miss, but moments later, he made no mistake, finishing off a slick counterattack to make it 2–0 before halftime.
The stadium erupted in celebration, with Sevilla fans sensing a famous victory in the making. Yet, in stoppage time, Marcus Rashford offered Barcelona a lifeline, smashing home a goal in the seventh minute of added time to make it 2–1 heading into the break.
That late strike seemed to give the visitors hope, raising the question of whether Flick’s team could stage a comeback in the second half—or if their grip on the top of the table was about to slip away.
Unfortunately for Barcelona, the second half brought more disappointment than redemption. Sevilla remained sharp and disciplined, punishing defensive lapses and extending their lead late in the game to seal an emphatic 4–1 triumph.
The result not only ended Barcelona’s unbeaten run but also raised serious concerns about their form and mentality under Flick. For Sevilla, it was a statement victory—one that reignites their season and shakes up the La Liga title race heading into the international break.
