Mansion Sports – Barcelona suffered their first loss of the La Liga season after being dismantled 4-1 by Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium. 

Hansi Flick’s side looked far from their best, while the hosts produced a spirited and determined display that resulted in one of their most memorable victories in recent years.

Ronald Araujo, returning to the starting lineup after the midweek defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, endured a night to forget.

The Uruguayan defender was directly involved in the incident that led to Sevilla’s opening goal, conceding a penalty after a foul on Isaac Romero — a decision confirmed by VAR. 

Former Barcelona player Alexis Sanchez stepped up to take the spot kick and calmly converted past Wojciech Szczesny.

Sevilla Capitalize on Barcelona’s Errors and Dominate the First Half

After taking the lead, Sevilla grew in confidence and repeatedly threatened the Barcelona goal. Isaac Romero, who had already missed two clear chances earlier in the game, finally doubled the advantage in the 37th minute. 

A perfectly timed cross from Ruben Vargas on the left flank found Romero unmarked, and the forward made no mistake this time, slotting the ball home with composure.

Trailing by two goals, Barcelona pushed to find a way back and managed to reduce the deficit before halftime. 

Pedri delivered a superb cross into the box that was met by Marcus Rashford, who struck a thunderous volley into the net — marking his first-ever La Liga goal. The strike provided a crucial morale boost for the visitors as they headed into the second half.

Lewandowski Misses Penalty as Barcelona Lose Their Momentum

Barcelona came out for the second half with greater urgency, controlling possession and intensifying their attacking efforts. 

Their best opportunity arrived in the 76th minute when Alejandro Balde was brought down inside the penalty area by Adnan Januzaj. 

The referee immediately pointed to the spot, handing Robert Lewandowski the chance to level the score.

However, the Polish striker squandered the golden opportunity, sending his effort off target to the delight of the home supporters. 

The miss proved to be the turning point of the match, as Barcelona’s momentum faded and Sevilla regained control.

Sevilla Seal a Stunning Victory in the Dying Minutes

As Barcelona pressed forward in search of an equalizer, Sevilla struck decisively on the counterattack. In the 90th minute, Jose Angel Carmona unleashed a curling strike that left Szczesny helpless, extending the lead to 3-1.

Barcelona’s misery deepened in stoppage time when Akor Adams added a fourth goal, completing a comprehensive 4-1 triumph for the Andalusian side. 

The Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan erupted in celebration as Sevilla secured one of their most emphatic victories against the Catalan giants in recent memory.

Back-to-Back Defeats Serve as a Warning for Hansi Flick

This result marked Barcelona’s second consecutive defeat, following their midweek loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. 

The back-to-back setbacks have placed Hansi Flick under mounting pressure to stabilize his team’s form. 

With the upcoming international break, the German coach will have valuable time to reassess, make tactical adjustments, and restore the players’ confidence.

Although Barcelona remain in second place in the league standings, their recent performances have raised serious concerns about their consistency and mentality. 

Conversely, the emphatic win propelled Sevilla into fourth place, signaling a resurgence for the Andalusian club after a challenging start to the season.

For Barcelona, this heavy defeat serves as a stark reminder that the road to the La Liga title will be anything but straightforward. 

Restoring consistency, discipline, and a champion’s mindset will be crucial if they are to remain in contention against their fiercest rivals in the months ahead.