Sevilla produced a stunning performance to defeat Barcelona 4-1 at the Sánchez-Pizjuán, ending a decade-long wait for a victory over the Catalan side. The result also ended Barcelona's unbeaten start to the La Liga season, coming just hours after Elche's defeat at Alavés wiped out the league's last two unbeaten records.
Manager Matías Almeyda urged his players to 'liquidate' Barcelona after taking a 1-0 lead. His side responded by scoring two goals in a three-minute spell after the interval. Alexis Sánchez opened the scoring from the penalty spot, and Isaac Romero doubled the lead shortly after the restart. Marcus Rashford pulled one back with a superb volley, but Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty that could have levelled the score.
Sevilla sealed the win with two late goals. José Ángel Carmona struck on 90 minutes, and Akor Adams added a fourth in stoppage time. The victory was met with emotional scenes, with players and staff celebrating wildly. 'This is one of the happiest days of my life,' Carmona said.
The win was particularly significant for Sevilla, who had not beaten Barcelona since October 2015. The club, once a regular in European competitions, has struggled in recent seasons. 'A load of negative things were broken today,' Almeyda said. '98% of teams that wait for Barcelona lose, so we went for them instead.'
