Barcelona vs Sevilla Highlights: A 4–1 Nightmare as La Liga Pressure Mounts on Hansi Flick
Date: October 5, 2025
By: Sports Insider Desk
⚽ Barcelona’s Nightmare in Seville: A Crushing 4–1 Defeat
Barcelona suffered a shocking 4–1 defeat against Sevilla at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, marking their first away loss to Sevilla in over a decade.
After falling to Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the week, fans expected a strong reaction — but what unfolded was one of Barcelona’s worst performances under Hansi Flick.
Sevilla, led by the experienced Alexis Sánchez, dominated from the start and completely exposed Barcelona’s weaknesses both in defense and attack.
🔥 Early Trouble: Alexis Sánchez Strikes from the Spot
The game started with Sevilla full of energy. Their pressing and intensity immediately troubled Barcelona’s backline.
In the 13th minute, Ronald Araújo fouled Isaac Romero inside the box after a VAR review. The referee pointed to the spot, and Alexis Sánchez, the former Barcelona forward, confidently converted the penalty to give Sevilla a 1–0 lead.
That goal set the tone — Barcelona looked disorganized, nervous, and unable to react.
💥 Sevilla Doubles the Lead as Koundé’s Error Proves Costly
Barcelona continued to struggle defensively. Jules Koundé, playing against his former club, lost possession in midfield, allowing Ruben Vargas to sprint down the left wing.
Vargas found Isaac Romero inside the box, who made it 2–0 for Sevilla in the 36th minute.
The home fans erupted — and for a moment, Barcelona seemed completely out of ideas.
⚡ Rashford Offers Hope Before Halftime
Just before the break, Barcelona finally found some rhythm.
A well-timed cross from Pedri reached Marcus Rashford, who volleyed home a brilliant goal to make it 2–1.
That strike was a reminder of Rashford’s quality — but sadly, it was the only bright moment in an otherwise painful night for the Catalans.
😩 Lewandowski Misses Crucial Penalty as Sevilla Take Control
The second half began with Barcelona showing more control, but Sevilla’s defense stayed compact and organized.
In the 70th minute, Alejandro Balde won a penalty after being brought down by Adnan Januzaj. It was the perfect chance for Barcelona to equalize — but Robert Lewandowski’s penalty went wide.
That miss completely changed the game. Just moments later, Roony Bardghji also wasted a golden one-on-one opportunity.
Barcelona’s frustration was visible — and Sevilla punished them for it.
⚔️ Sevilla Run Riot: Carmona and Adams Seal the 4–1 Victory
With Barcelona chasing the game, spaces opened up in defense.
In the 82nd minute, Alexis Sánchez played a perfect through ball to José Ángel Carmona, who calmly slotted it past Wojciech Szczęsny to make it 3–1.
And just minutes later, Chidera Ejuke assisted Akor Adams for an easy tap-in to complete the 4–1 humiliation.
Sevilla fans celebrated wildly — their first home victory against Barcelona since 2015.
🧩 Barcelona’s Problems Run Deep
This loss is Hansi Flick’s heaviest defeat as Barcelona manager.
It also means Barcelona head into the international break trailing Real Madrid in the La Liga standings.
The match exposed multiple issues:
- Poor defensive communication
- Lack of creativity in attack
- Missed key chances (especially the penalty)
- Over-reliance on individual moments rather than team play
Flick now faces serious pressure to turn things around quickly — or risk seeing Barcelona’s title hopes slip away early.
⭐ Barcelona Player Ratings vs Sevilla (La Liga 2025)
| Position / Player | Rating (Out of 10) |
|---|---|
| GK: Wojciech Szczęsny | 5.2 |
| RB: Jules Koundé | 5.8 |
| CB: Ronald Araújo | 5.7 |
| CB: Pau Cubarsí | 6.9 |
| LB: Gerard Martín | 6.3 |
| CM: Frenkie de Jong | 6.7 |
| CM: Pedri | 7.1 |
| RW: Marcus Rashford | 7.3 |
| AM: Dani Olmo | 6.8 |
| LW: Ferran Torres | 6.2 |
| ST: Robert Lewandowski | 5.2 |
| SUB: Alejandro Balde | 6.8 |
| SUB: Eric García | 7.1 |
| SUB: Roony Bardghji | 7.4 |
Barcelona Player of the Match: Marcus Rashford
Overall Team Rating: 6.3/10
🏟️ Sevilla Starting XI (4–3–3)
Odisseas Vlachodimos; José Ángel Carmona, César Azpilicueta, Marcao, Gabriel Suazo; Batista Mendy, Lucien Agoumé, Djibril Sow; Alexis Sánchez, Isaac Romero, Ruben Vargas.
Player of the Match: José Ángel Carmona (Sevilla)
🗣️ What’s Next for Barcelona?
Barcelona’s next challenge comes after the international break, where they’ll need to bounce back immediately.
Fans are demanding a response from Flick and his players. The squad is full of stars — Rashford, Pedri, Lewandowski, and De Jong — but unity and consistency are missing.
If things don’t change soon, this season could quickly slip away.
🔎 Key Takeaways from Barcelona vs Sevilla (La Liga 2025)
- Barcelona suffered their first loss at Sevilla in 10 years.
- Hansi Flick’s tactics and high defensive line were brutally exposed.
- Marcus Rashford scored Barcelona’s only goal.
- Lewandowski’s missed penalty was the turning point.
- Sevilla were sharper, faster, and more organized from start to finish.
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💬 Final Thoughts
Barcelona’s 4–1 defeat against Sevilla wasn’t just a bad day — it was a wake-up call.
Flick must rebuild confidence, adjust tactics, and fix defensive issues before it’s too late. With Real Madrid already ahead in the standings, the pressure is mounting fast.
If Barcelona wants to stay in the La Liga title race, the response after this break will define their season.
