Barcelona vs Sevilla, La Liga: Match Thread, Live Updates

72’ GOAL DISALLOWED: Dodi Lukébakio finds the net on the counter, but the goal is ruled out for a very narrow offside.

58’ PENALTY DISALLOWED: Isaac Romero is fouled by Pau Cubarsí in the box and the referee points to the spot, but the penalty is ruled out for an offside on Romero in the buildup.

49’ GOAL DISALLOWED: Raphinha finds the net after a spectacular assist by Yamal, but the Brazilian had gone just a tad early and the goal is ruled out for offside.

SECOND HALF KICKOFF! Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla: Back underway in Montjuïc!

HALFTIME, Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla: After a difficult start Barça finally found their groove and scored three goals in 15 minutes to take a commanding lead into the break. Does this mean we will see the return of Gavi in the second half?

39’ GOAL!!! Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla (Lewandowski): IT’S THREE!!! A corner kick by Pedri is initially cleared but the rebound falls to Raphinha, who fires a shot that is deflected by Lewandowski into the net!

28’ GOLAZO!!!!!!! Barcelona 2-0 Sevilla (Pedri): WOW!!!! Barça win the ball back in midfield, Lewandowski sends Lamine Yamal down on the wing, and the teenager’s pull back finds Pedri who fires an absolute BEAUTY into the top corner!!! WHAT A GOAL!!!

24’ GOAL!!! Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla (Lewandowski pen): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD! Robert Lewandowski steps to the spot, sends the keeper the wrong way and passes the ball into the corner!

22’ PENALTY FOR BARCELONA! Peque pulls down Raphinha inside the box and the referee points to the spot!

KICKOFF! Barcelona 0-0 Sevilla: And we’re underway in Montjuïc!

WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! The beautiful temporary home of the world’s greatest football club in the capital of Catalonia is the site of a huge La Liga game for Barcelona as the leaders welcome historic rivals Sevilla for a crucial Sunday night clash. Barça begin a monster week that includes games against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, and a tough and well-coached Sevilla side will be looking to cause a big upset against Hansi Flick’s troops. This should be fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!

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BARCELONA

Starting XI: Peña; Kounde, Cubarsí, Iñigo, Balde; Casadó, Pedri; Yamal, Raphinha, Fati; Lewandowski (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Szczesny (GK), Kochen (GK), Domínguez, Martín, Fort, Eric, De Jong, Gavi, Fermín, Torre, Olmo, Fati, Víctor

SEVILLA

Starting XI: Nyland; Carmona, Badé, Marcão, Pedrosa; Agoumé, Gudelj, Peque; Lukébakio, Romero, Ejuke (4-3-3)

Substitutes: Fernández (GK), Flores (GK), Salas, Montiel, Navas, Barco, Juanlu, Lokonga, Sow, Muzambo, Iheanacho, Suso

Competition/Round: 2024-25 La Liga, Matchday 10

Date/Time: Sunday, October 20, 2024, 9pm CET (Barcelona), 8pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 12.30am IST (India, Monday)

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Referee: Ricardo de Burgos Bengoechea

VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande

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