In one of the biggest shocks of the La Liga season, Sevilla dismantled Barcelona 4–1 on Sunday. The victory snapped Barça’s long unbeaten run at Sevilla’s ground and two Nigerians played starring roles: Chidera Ejuke, who provided the assist, and Akor Adams, who sealed the rout with the fourth goal in stoppage time.
How the Match Unfolded
Sevilla struck early. A penalty awarded via VAR in the 13th minute was converted by Alexis Sánchez. Romero added a second in the 36th minute after a counterattack. Barcelona pulled one back just before halftime through Marcus Rashford’s volley. In the second half, Barça were given a golden chance when Robert Lewandowski was awarded a penalty. But he missed. José Ángel Carmona made it 3–1 in the 90th minute, and Akor Adams clinched the 4–1 victory in injury time off an Ejuke assist.
Stats Snapshot
Final score: Sevilla 4–1 Barcelona.
Sevilla moves to 13 points from 8 matches.
Barcelona remains at 19 points, dropping to second spot behind Real Madrid.
Akor’s goal came in the 96th minute via pass from Ejuke.
The Decisive Moment
The turning point came late. After Carmona’s 90th-minute strike put Sevilla 3–1 up, the game seemed done. But Barcelona’s collapse deepened when Ejuke burst upfield and squared for Akor, who calmly slotted home. That moment capped the humiliation for Barça and turned the match into a statement win for Sevilla.
What This Means for Both Teams
For Sevilla, this is a season-defining result. It ends Barcelona’s dominance at their home and sends a message that the team is a serious contender. For Barcelona, this loss exposes cracks: defensive fragility, lack of pressing, and mental inconsistency under pressure. The defeat ends Barça’s decade-long unbeaten run at Sevilla’s ground and leaves them needing a quick rebound.
Reaction and What’s Next
Barça midfielder Pedri admitted the team lacked intensity and coherence, especially in the first half.
Coach Hansi Flick praised his side’s fight in the second half but acknowledged serious work ahead during the international break. Sevilla will return to action against Mallorca after the break, while Barcelona host Girona. Meanwhile, Akor and Ejuke’s performances will surely boost their profiles ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
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