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Barcelona secured a key 4-1 victory over Seville, although in the second half she fell to 10 men.
Robert Lewandowski’s goals, Fermina Lopez, Raphinha and Eric Garcia sealed three points for visitors, while Sevilla Ruben Vargas briefly renewed parity in the first half.
The game started by taking the lead only six minutes.
The well -treated corner routine saw Inigo Martinez a ball on the Lewandowski track, who instinctively swallowed it next to Nyland to give the barge advantage.
However, the lead was short -lived, as Sevilla replied only 77 seconds later.
Saul Niguez perfectly determined running behind the defense in Barcelona before inserting the ball into Vargas, which he did not make a mistake with a simple touch to score at 1-1.
– FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona) 9 February 2025
The first half continued the angry pace, and both sides created chances. Lamine Yamal was a constant threat, forcing Nyland to spectacular salvation, while Szczesny was equally busy, denying Lukebakio -ov brave bicycle carrier just before the break.
Both teams suffered injuries, while Ronald Araujo and Gavi picked up the blows, leading to an early replacement of the Uruguayan defender.
Xavi made a key tactical switch at halftime, replacing the Gava with Fermin Lopez, a move that paid off immediate dividends.
Just a few seconds after restarting, Pedri produced a moment of shine, overturning an inch that passed in a box of six yards. Nyland misjudged the ball flight, allowing Fermina to go home and return Barcelona’s lead to 2-1.
Sevilla pushed forward in search of the equalizer, but struggled to break through the disciplined Barcelona background. Their task was easier in the 62th minute when Fermin crossed from hero to a villain, getting a straight red card for reckless challenge on Jibril Sow.
Since Barcelona was lowered to 10 men, Sevilla was pressed by a higher terrain, but it lacked the final passage to create clear options.
Visitors firmly defended themselves and, against running the game, put the game in bed in the 55th minute. Pau Cubarsi played a simple Raphinhi pass, which went through Seville’s defense before a stunning blow to the distant corner flew in, making it 3-1.
Sevilla threw everything forward in the final stages, with Suso approaching, but Szczesny stood firmly to negate the hosts.
Eric Garcia rounded off a successful night, reaching a final minute to achieve 4-1.
