The La Liga match between Sevilla and Barcelona, played on October 5, 2025, at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, ended with an impressive 4-1 victory for Sevilla, marking their first La Liga win over Barcelona since 2015.
This result broke Barcelona’s unbeaten start to the season and handed the initiative in the title race to rivals Real Madrid. Below is a summary of the goals and key events.
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny made several early saves to maintain a respectable scoreline, while Rashford’s stunning volley was a rare moment for the visitors. Roony Bardghji also missed two clear chances for Barcelona.
Impact
Barcelona, which entered the match level on points with Real Madrid, is now two points behind after Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Villarreal that same weekend.
Sevilla moved up to fourth place with 13 points from eight games, boosting its European aspirations. Morale and team form: The defeat exposed the defensive weaknesses of Hansi Flick’s team, with late counterattacks proving fatal.
It ended Barcelona’s perfect record in La Liga and highlighted persistent finishing problems, exemplified by Lewandowski’s missed penalty, his third of the season.
Player effects: Marcus Rashford, who was playing on loan or a recent signing from Barcelona, was named Man of the Match for his goal despite the defeat, which provided some relief. However, Lewandowski’s miss could undermine his confidence as a key figure in the team.
The social media reactions to X were swift and brutal for Barcelona fans, with posts calling the result a “disgrace” and sharing memes of the late collapse. One viral thread mocked the irony of former Barça player Alexis Sánchez scoring the opening goal against his former club. Aftermath
Shift in the title race: Heading into the international break, Barcelona faces a period of introspection, with Flick needing to address the tactical vulnerabilities exposed away from home.
Real Madrid’s lead, though narrow, gives them some breathing room ahead of the upcoming matches. Analysts suggest this defeat could cost Barcelona dearly if their momentum continues to wane.
With Matías Almeyda as manager, this resounding victory instills confidence and could catapult them into the top-four discussion. It also silences early-season criticism and improves their home form.
No major injuries were reported, although Rashford suffered a minor injury, but he is expected to make a speedy recovery. The result could intensify transfer rumors surrounding Barcelona’s defense, with calls for reinforcements in January.
This was a humbling night for Barcelona, a stark reminder that complacency can ruin even the best of campaigns.
Sevilla’s precise finishing and opportunistic counterattacks under Almeyda demonstrated their potential as spoilsport in the top flight. For Flick’s men, the international break offers a reset button: regroup, refine their set-piece defending, and rediscover their ruthlessness in front of goal.
Left unaddressed, this defeat risks becoming a title-threatening stalemate; if managed well, it could set them up for the home stretch. As one X user quipped, “Sevilla just reminded Barça that La Liga isn’t won in September.” Overall, the match underscores the unpredictability of the league, with Sevilla emerging as unlikely heroes and Barcelona reflecting on what might have been.
