Barcelona faced a devastating 4-1 defeat against Sevilla on Sunday, handing the lead to Real Madrid in LaLiga as the international break looms. Under coach Hansi Flick, Barcelona’s inconsistent performance has raised concerns, particularly after already suffering from a Champions League loss to PSG, 2-1, just days prior.

As it stands, Real Madrid leads the table with a two-point advantage over Barcelona. The two Spanish powerhouses are set to clash on October 26 in what is poised to be a critical match for the title race.

“Sevilla DOMINATE Barcelona who now sit two points behind Real Madrid in LaLiga 😳”
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ Twitter

Barcelona played the match without their teenage star Lamine Yamal, who missed the game due to an aggravated injury.

In the match, Barcelona conceded two early goals and had a penalty miss from Robert Lewandowski, while Sevilla capitalized with two additional goals, marking their first win against Barcelona in a decade.

After the match, Flick commented on the team’s disappointing performance, stating, “The first half wasn’t good for us… but in the second half, I really appreciated the team’s reaction. We have to focus on improving for our next challenges.”