Sevilla vs Barcelona Dembele released by training change
Messi brings Barcelona closer to Atlético
Qualifications of the Barcelona players against Sevilla: Ilaix is here to stay
ROnald Koeman’s decision to switch to a three behind has released the firepower that could drive Barcelona in a race for title in LaLiga Santander.
Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi He proved too dangerous for Sevilla, as he scored one goal each to send Barça to two points behind the leader. Atletico Madrid.
Dembele was brilliant at the Ramon Sánchez Pizjuan Stadium and gave Jules Kounde an annoying afternoon. The striker was free to advance due to the change in Barcelona’s line-up, with one of his attacking races ending with the opening goal.
Barcelona had many opportunities to end the game before Messi scored his second late goal. In another series of missed opportunities, Sergino Dest hit the post and Messi himself sent Dembele’s cut over the crossbar.
Gerard Pique only managed to get a goal back for his 67 minutes into the match. His replacement, Ronald Araujo, returning from injury, was forced to leave himself in the 77th minute. There was also Pedri, who was injured in the 70th minute.
There were nervous faces in the Barcelona field when Marc-Andre ter Stegen injured his hand during the warm-up. Having been forced to receive treatment, the German goalkeeper was able to start the match playing smoothly.
Papu Gómez summed up the first half of Sevilla in Nervion as he struggled to make an impact in the match. It was no surprise to see him replaced at the break.