Sun Feb 09 22:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Barcelona Overcome Red Card to Thrash Sevilla 4-1

**Seville, Spain** – FC Barcelona edged closer to the top of La Liga with a thrilling 4-1 victory over Sevilla on Sunday, despite being reduced to ten men in the second half. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring early, but Sevilla’s Ruben Vargas quickly equalized. Substitute Fermin Lopez put Barcelona back in front after halftime, followed by a stunning long-range strike from Raphinha. Lopez was then sent off for a dangerous tackle, leaving Barcelona to defend a slender lead. However, Eric Garcia’s late header sealed a convincing 4-1 win for the Catalan giants.

The victory moves Barcelona to 48 points, just one point behind second-placed Atletico Madrid and two behind leaders Real Madrid. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Barcelona’s resilience and clinical finishing proved too much for Sevilla to overcome.

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