La Liga: Matchday 11 - Sevilla Triumphs in Barcelona
Sevilla Shocks Barcelona at Home
Sevilla stunned Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou on matchday 11 of La Liga. The victory lifts Sevilla into second place in the standings, one point behind leaders Real Sociedad. Barcelona remains in fifth place, seven points behind their rivals.
The match was a tale of two halves. Barcelona dominated the first half and took a 1-0 lead through a goal from Ousmane Dembele. However, Sevilla came out strong in the second half and equalized through a goal from Rafa Mir. Sevilla then took the lead in the 70th minute through a goal from Ivan Rakitic.
Barcelona pushed for an equalizer in the final minutes, but Sevilla held on for the victory. The win is a major boost for Sevilla's hopes of winning the La Liga title. It is also a major setback for Barcelona's hopes of catching Real Sociedad at the top of the table.
Key Moments in the Match
- Barcelona takes the lead in the 29th minute through a goal from Ousmane Dembele.
- Sevilla equalizes in the 56th minute through a goal from Rafa Mir.
- Sevilla takes the lead in the 70th minute through a goal from Ivan Rakitic.
- Barcelona pushes for an equalizer in the final minutes, but Sevilla holds on for the victory.
Match Stats
- Barcelona had more possession (62%) than Sevilla.
- Barcelona had more shots (16) than Sevilla (10).
- Sevilla had more shots on target (6) than Barcelona (4).
- Barcelona had more corners (7) than Sevilla (4).
Conclusion
Sevilla's victory over Barcelona is a major upset. It is a sign that Sevilla is a team to be reckoned with in the La Liga title race. Barcelona, on the other hand, will need to regroup and find a way to improve their form if they want to catch Real Sociedad at the top of the table.