US EditionMisfiring Barcelona Suffer 4-1 Loss at Sevilla
Sevilla capitalized on Barcelona's defensive errors including a penalty by Alexis Sanchez to secure a 4-1 win, handing Barcelona their first league defeat of the season.
- On Sunday, Sevilla FC beat FC Barcelona 4-1 at Estadio Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuán, with former Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez opening the scoring early.
- Facing fixture congestion, Barcelona entered the match undermined by fatigue after Tuesday's Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, compounding pressure on coach Hansi Flick.
- Isaac Romero won the foul that led to the opening penalty, doubled Sevilla's lead, and was named man of the match, while Robert Lewandowski missed a 76th-minute penalty.
- The defeat ended Barcelona's unbeaten start and left Sevilla FC fourth while FC Barcelona stayed second, increasing pressure on Hansi Flick ahead of the international break.
- Sevilla FC face Mallorca on October 18 and Real Sociedad on October 24, while FC Barcelona return from the international break to host Girona at Camp Nou on October 18.
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