Barcelona’s hopes of reclaiming the top spot in LaLiga were left in tatters as Sevilla produced a stunning 4-1 triumph, ending their long-standing winless run against the Catalan giants in emphatic fashion.

In an emotional night at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, the Rojiblancos delivered one of their finest performances in recent memory—their first victory over Barcelona since October 2015, snapping a miserable 19-match drought against the Blaugrana.

Sevilla Strike Early with Confidence

The hosts set the tone early, refusing to be overawed by Barcelona’s reputation. Their determination paid off in the 13th minute when Sanchez calmly slotted home from the penalty spot after a VAR check confirmed Araujo’s foul on Romero inside the box.

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Sevilla’s intensity and aggression kept Barcelona on the back foot, and it was no surprise when they doubled their lead before halftime. Romero turned scorer in the 36th minute, tapping in from close range after Kounde lost possession and Vargas whipped in a precise low cross from the left.

While Szczesny was kept busy in the Barcelona goal, he could do little to stop Sevilla’s attacking rhythm as they took full advantage of the visitors’ defensive lapses.

Barcelona Fight Back but Falter

Barcelona managed to pull one back deep into stoppage time of the first half, when Marcus Rashford volleyed home brilliantly from a delightful Pedri assist, offering a glimmer of hope for the visitors.

However, the comeback never truly materialised. A crucial moment arrived when Robert Lewandowski’s penalty miss midway through the second half signalled that the tide was firmly against Xavi’s side. From that point, Sevilla looked hungrier, sharper, and more composed on the counterattack.

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Late Flourish Seals a Historic Night

With Barcelona throwing men forward in desperate search of an equaliser, Sevilla exploited the open spaces to devastating effect.

In the 90th minute, Agoume released Carmona, who drilled a low strike into the bottom corner, sending the home fans into raptures. Moments later, Adams added a fourth, finishing off another blistering counterattack to complete a memorable rout.

The Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan erupted as Sevilla sealed their first win over Barcelona in nearly a decade — a victory that will be remembered for its passion, precision, and perseverance.