Sevilla's Stunning Four-One Triumph Over FC Barcelona Alters La Liga League Contest
During a surprising weekend fixture, Sevilla produced a decisive 4-1 defeat to Barcelona, ending the reigning champions' unbeaten run in La Liga and blocking them from reclaiming the top spot of the competition.
First Half Dominance by Sevilla
The home side seized the lead in the opening quarter, after the attacker was fouled amid contesting for the ball with Ronald Araújo near Barcelona's six-yard box. The Chilean veteran scored the subsequent penalty, wrong-footing the goalkeeper the opposite direction.
Extended Lead and The Catalans' Reply
Romero doubled Sevilla's advantage in the 37th minute, although the Manchester United loanee pulled one back from his teammate's assist to bring the score to 2-1 moments before the break.
Wasted Penalty and Closing Goals
Xavi's side had a clear opportunity to level the score when Adnan Januzaj fouled the full-back in the penalty zone. However, the Polish striker sent his penalty past the post in the closing stages. José Ángel Carmona and Akor Adams then added two further goals to complete the victory, leaving Barcelona two points the table-toppers, the Madrid side.
Weekend Games Across the Continent
Later on Sunday, in La Liga, the Galician club welcomed Atlético Madrid. Serie A featured a high-profile contest as Milan visited the Turin giants in the primetime game, following the Partenopei hosted the newly-promoted team.
