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Barcelona ran riot against Sevilla as they put five goals past Los Nervionenses to move three points clear of Real Madrid.
Sevilla were ravished by injuries and riddled with goals as Hansi Flick's five star Barcelona put on a clinic to beat Garcia Pimenta's side 5-1.
Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Torre's braces sandwiched a Pedri goal for Barcelona in the victory at Montjuic. While the result was unflattering, Sevilla will be more worried about the injuries to Ejuke, Suso and Pedrosa.
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Key match details
Barcelona burst out of the gates, threatening Sevilla's defence with multiple early scoring opportunities. Peque's foul on Raphinha in the box presented Lewandowski with a chance to extend his prolific goalscoring streak. The striker made no mistake, converting the penalty with ease for his 11th league goal this season.
The hosts swiftly doubled their advantage through a slick team move. Yamal drove into the box, and his reverse pass to the edge of the area was dummied by Kounde, allowing Pedri to fire into the roof of the net.
Before halftime, Barcelona struck again. Raphinha's effort from outside the box was deflected in by Lewandowski, further stretching Sevilla's defensive frailties.
The Catalan giants continued their relentless pressure after the break. Yamal's audacious outside-of-the-foot shot from the edge of the box was spectacularly saved by Nyland, denying Barcelona a fourth goal, He could do nothing to stop Pablo Torre’s strike, however, as the Spain U-21 international’s attempt ricocheted in through white bodies.
Sevilla's attacking struggles were epitomised by their inability to test the goalkeeper until the 87th minute—except for offside attempts—when Idumbo's consolation goal briefly interrupted Barcelona's dominance. Torre soon restored the four-goal cushion, sealing a resounding 5-1 victory.
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