Barcelona vs Sevilla: Barcelona increased their LaLiga lead to eight points after Jordi Alba, Gavi, and Raphinha scored in the second half of the match, finalizing their win over Sevilla 3-0 on Sunday.
Barca extended their LaLiga winning streak to five games, piling pressure on rivals Real Madrid, who lost 1-0 to Mallorca earlier on Sunday. The team have won all their last 15 matches.
Barca now tops the LaLiga standings with 53 points, eight ahead of second-placed Real Madrid and 14 above third-placed Real Sociedad. Barca has never lost a LaLiga title race when leading by eight points or more.
Sevilla, who have won only five of their 20 LaLiga games this season, are 16th on 21 points, two above the relegation zone.
Barcelona vs Sevilla Match Review and Highlights
Barcelona dominated the better part of the first half but was not able to crown it with a goal, with Sevilla’s goalkeeper saving two shots from Robert Lewandowski.
However, the second half came with a great game-changer after substitute Franck Kessie put the ball for Alba ghosting in behind Sevilla’s defense, with the fullback slotting in from close range in the 58th minute.
Twelve minutes later, Raphinha delivered a perfect low cross to Gavi who tapped it into the goalpost.
Then Raphinha delivered the third goal in the 79th minute with a strike from Alba’s cross.
Speaking with DAZN, head coach Xavi Hernandez said; “We have a series of unbeaten games and have played a good game tonight… I’m very happy and satisfied.”
“Today we created many chances. I am satisfied with how the team comes out to play and how things are turning out.”
“We now have an eight-point advantage, today was an important day but there’s a world left to be played.”
