Barcelona Dominates Sevilla With 5-1 Victory

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Johan Cruyff Stadium witnessed a thrilling clash between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona, marking matchday 26 of Liga F. The stakes were high as both teams entered the pitch with contrasting objectives yet a shared urgency to secure three crucial points.

Sevilla FC, currently struggling with a season marred by defensive frailties, faced FC Barcelona, who topped the league standings with an impressive offensive record. The home team had accumulated 36 goals against and only 26 in favor, highlighting their struggles in both defense and attack. Despite their reputation for a solid defense, this season has seen them falter in key matches, leading to a negative goal differential.

In their last outings, Sevilla FC managed to clinch a victory at home against Madrid CF Femenino but followed it up with a disappointing 0-0 draw against FC Levante Badalona, a team perilously close to the relegation zone. In contrast, FC Barcelona entered the match riding high with a commanding 69 points, having scored 102 goals while conceding just 15. Their recent form was nothing short of spectacular, with back-to-back victories over Granada CF and Atlético de Madrid, winning 2-0 and 6-0, respectively.

The previous encounter between these two teams had ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for Barcelona, thanks to a decisive goal from Aitana Bonmatí in the 69th minute. As the teams prepared to face off again, Sevilla sought to build on their recent home win and break the cycle of poor results against their formidable rivals.

As the match kicked off, the atmosphere was electric, with both sets of fans eager to see their teams rise to the occasion. Sevilla's lineup featured players like Esther Sullastres, Lucía Corrales, and Fatou Kanteh, while Barcelona fielded a star-studded team including Cata Coll, Alexia Putellas, and Aitana Bonmatí.

The game quickly turned into a showcase of Barcelona's attacking prowess, spearheaded by Ewa Pajor. The Polish forward opened the scoring in the 25th minute, expertly finishing a brilliant pass from her teammate. Just ten minutes later, Pajor struck again, tapping in a rebound to double Barcelona's lead and bring her season tally to an impressive 34 goals.

Sevilla, however, refused to back down. In added time of the first half, Fatou Kanteh managed to pull one back for the hosts, giving them a glimmer of hope as they went into the break trailing 2-1.

The second half saw Barcelona assert their dominance once more. Vicky López, Alba Caño, and the ever-influential Aitana Bonmatí added to the scoreline, sealing a comprehensive 5-1 victory for the visitors. Pajor, who played for 66 minutes, was named player of the match for her stellar performance, which included her 35th goal of the season and nine assists overall.

With this victory, FC Barcelona not only solidified their position at the top of the league but also extended their lead to seven points over second-placed Real Madrid. Pajor's remarkable form has made her the leading scorer in the Spanish league with 19 goals after 26 matches, further underlining her vital role in Barcelona's title chase.

As the dust settles on this high-octane encounter, Sevilla FC will need to regroup and address their defensive issues if they hope to turn their season around. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona continues to march on, with their sights firmly set on securing the Liga F title.