The football match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona, which took place on February 10, 2025, at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium in Seville, ended with a decisive 4-1 victory for Barcelona. This result has significant implications for both teams and the LaLiga standings.

Key highlights of the match:

1. Scoring summary:

   – Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, 7′

   – Ruben Vargas (Sevilla) – 8′

   – Fermín López (Barcelona) – 46′

   – Raphinha (Barcelona) – 55′

   – Eric García (Barcelona) – 89′

2. Red card: Fermín López (Barcelona) – 62′

3. Attendance: 38,592

The match began with an explosive start as both teams scored within the first eight minutes. Lewandowski opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 7th minute, but Sevilla’s Ruben Vargas equalized just a minute later. The score was tied at 1-1 at the end of the first half.

Barcelona took control in the second half, with Fermín López putting them ahead just after the break. Raphinha extended the lead in the 55th minute with a brilliant strike from outside the box. Despite being reduced to 10 men after López received a straight red card in the 62nd minute for a studs-up challenge on Djibril Sow, Barcelona managed to maintain their lead and even added a fourth goal through Eric García in the 89th minute.

This victory has significant implications for Barcelona’s position in LaLiga:

1. Barcelona now sits third in the table with 48 points from 23 matches (15 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses).
2. They are now just one point behind second-placed Atlético Madrid (49 points) and two points behind leaders Real Madrid (50 points).
3. The win continues Barcelona’s impressive record against Sevilla, extending their winning streak in LaLiga meetings.

For Sevilla, this defeat keeps them in a challenging position:

1. They remain in 13th place with 28 points from 23 matches (7 wins, 7 draws, 9 losses).
2. The loss highlights their ongoing struggles this season, particularly in converting opportunities into goals.

Notable performances include Robert Lewandowski’s continued goal-scoring form and Raphinha’s impactful play. Barcelona’s ability to secure a convincing win despite playing with 10 men for nearly 30 minutes demonstrates their resilience and depth.

This result puts additional pressure on Sevilla’s head coach, Xavi García Pimienta, as they continue to struggle in the lower half of the table. For Barcelona, under the guidance of Hansi Flick, this win keeps them firmly in the title race as they look to close the gap on the Madrid clubs at the top of LaLiga.