Barcelona Defeats Sevilla, Closes Gap on Real Madrid

Barcelona significantly bolstered their La Liga title hopes with a commanding 4-1 victory over Sevilla, narrowing the gap to just two points behind league leaders Real Madrid. Despite Fermín López receiving a red card after scoring, Barcelona maintained control with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Eric Garcia. The match also featured a disallowed goal for Sevilla and a denied penalty appeal. The draw between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid further enabled Barcelona to capitalize on their rivals' dropped points. Head coach Hansi Flick emphasized the importance of squad depth and rotation following the win, with Barcelona set to face Rayo Vallecano next. Sevilla, struggling with injuries, failed to capitalize on their chances and remain mid-table.