In a commanding performance, FC Barcelona secured a 4-1 victory over Sevilla at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, despite being reduced to ten men in the second half. This win narrows the gap between Barcelona and the top two LaLiga teams, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.
The match began with an early goal from Robert Lewandowski, giving Barcelona the lead. Sevilla quickly responded, equalizing through Rubén Vargas. However, Barcelona regained control with goals from Fermín López and Raphinha, establishing a 3-1 advantage. The game took a turn when Fermín López received a red card for a dangerous tackle on Djibril Sow, leaving Barcelona with ten players. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Eric García added a fourth goal, sealing the comprehensive win.
This victory is significant for Barcelona, as both Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid dropped points in their recent fixtures. The current LaLiga standings are:
- Real Madrid – 50 points
- Atlético Madrid – 49 points
- FC Barcelona – 48 points
With this result, Barcelona is now just two points behind league leaders Real Madrid, intensifying the title race as the season progresses.
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