Sevilla Stuns Barcelona 4-1 with Lewandowski Penalty Miss

Sevilla defeated Barcelona 4-1 in a LaLiga match marked by crucial moments including Robert Lewandowski's missed penalty, which proved costly for Barcelona. Sevilla took an early lead through a penalty converted by Alexis Sánchez after a foul on Isaac Romero, who also scored to double the advantage before halftime. Marcus Rashford pulled one back for Barcelona just before the break, but Sevilla sealed their win with late goals from José Ángel Carmona and Akor Adams. The match highlighted Barcelona's struggles, compounded by the absence of injured youngster Lamine Yamal and their recent Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, causing consecutive losses under coach Hansi Flick. Despite Barcelona's higher expected goals total, Sevilla's efficient finishing and defensive resilience secured the victory, moving them up to fourth in the standings while Real Madrid retained the top spot. The game underlined Sevilla's resilience and tactical discipline in overcoming a strong Barcelona side that failed to capitalize on key opportunities.