Sevilla FC's Impressive Four-One Win Over Barça Shifts La Liga League Contest
On a surprising Sunday clash, Sevilla executed a decisive 4-1 loss to Barcelona, ending the title holders' perfect streak in La Liga and preventing them from reclaiming the top spot of the competition.
Opening Dominance by Sevilla
Sevilla grabbed the lead in the opening quarter, after Isaac Romero went down amid jostling for the ball with a Barcelona defender close to the visitors' goal area. The Chilean veteran converted the awarded PK, sending the shot-stopper the opposite direction.
Extended Cushion and Barça's Reply
The same player extended Sevilla's advantage in the 37th minute, although the English forward pulled one back from the midfielder's assist to bring the score to 2-1 moments before the break.
Squandered Opportunity and Closing Goals
The visitors had a prime opening to equalise when a Sevilla player tripped the full-back inside the penalty zone. However, Robert Lewandowski sent his penalty off target in the second half. Another Sevilla player and Akor Adams then added two further goals to complete the win, ensuring Barcelona behind the leaders, their arch-rivals.
Other Games Across the Continent
In other Sunday action, in Spain, Celta Vigo faced the Madrid outfit. Serie A featured a marquee contest as AC Milan faced the Turin giants in the evening fixture, following the defending champions played against the Ligurian side.