Sevilla's streak of four consecutive wins ended with defeat against Barcelona at the Camp Nou, a result that was basically decided after the first 15 minutes.
Lionel Messi's injury couldn't deter the home side against a Sevilla outfit who were again very vulnerable in defence.
It is normal and understandable that Barcelona would create opportunities when playing at home against Pablo Machin's men.
That was even more so the case as they went ahead early and forced Sevilla to then step forward and come at them.
But another thing is thinking that the tactical arrangement that has brought the team such success in recent weeks, with Franco Vazquez accompanying Ever Banega in the double pivot in midfield and Pablo Sarabia helping out, could work in such a scenario against the Blaugrana.
Sevilla beat Real Madrid with those same weapons, but the difference between playing at home at the Estadio Sanchez Pizjuan and going to the Camp Nou is massive.
Machin rewarded the players who led the side to top spot in the league table, although in his heart he would have liked to have a specialist sitting midfielder (Maxime Gonalons) to occupy that role and assist the side on such occasions.
Not only would it have helped in how they move the ball when in possession, but also in the recovery of it when the opposition have it at their feet.
The result was a well-lit motorway for the insatiable attackers of Barcelona.
"We leave with a bitter taste in our mouths because we aren't taken anything," said Vazquez.
"We were asleep at the start of the game and, against these kind of teams, you just can't do that.
"It was a game that was difficult from the beginning and I hope that we have better luck next time.
"We can learn from this and must think about what comes next."
It is a lesson to learn for Machin that the side need cement in the middle of the park.
Uniqukiss
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Beyond the defeat I liked the game because of the sensations that it leaves us. With Messi is seen and proven that it is impossible 12 minutes played and went to the hospital with a goal and another assistance, since his departure from the field the Sevilla was superior in fact Ter Stegen was the best of the barsa. I do not know had the obligation to win the barsa but from now on we are forced to continue winning. Humility and work!
liabilities
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Now more than ever SFC! Partidazo of those who make every day love this shield! We left the skin on the field and deserved more, many more but for an incredible Ter Stegen. Partidazo of Don Jesus, Andre, del Mudo ... it is sad to see how the press writes conditioned by the result when it could be perfectly the opposite or a 3-4, 2-3 and the letters they would write would be completely different. From my point of view you saw a great Sevilla last night at the Camp Nou and you can do very important things this season if luck accompanies you.
pianist
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It is clear that playing them face to face is losing the game (these teams) with certainty in 80% of the cases, but the other 20% will be, if or yes, the alternative to the fear of the win. That is the 20% that are played in the first place without fear of being beaten, because there begins to have what others, with their fears, do not have: neither professionalism nor interest in bothering the big or damn wins to blush with the possible win. Despite the Sevilla yesterday he stayed in the middle of the road, only wanted when he was endorsed two, and only bad luck, the Pu ... VAR and Barcelona goalkeeper prevented the bell. The Var is pitiful, implanted to provide justice and continue to favor the great ... how to explain the VAR and what reasons it gives to rule that that hand is not a penalty ... the regulation is clear: hand to avoid the trajectory of the shot, attached to the body or not, voluntarily or not, is a penalty.
Deburey
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Well as always the stage fright won us the game, I hope that next year they will put a psychologist to each player 2 weeks before hehehe xq there is no way !! A lot of strength for all the Sevillismo and now it's time to return to Win, win and win ...
Lucasbia
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There is a series of teams (Alavés, Getafe, Girona, Eibar, Levante and Leganés) that have been playing for several seasons in the fields of the big ones, who ask them. However, if we exclude Valencia and At de Madrid, those called to stay in the upper zone competing in champions or Uefas, such as Bilbao, Villarreal, Sevilla, Real Sociedad, or even Celta and Español, when they face the two mastodons, they go out to the field smelling of the cow.
interfaces
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Var, as I knew that here in the Spain of sports mafias, they passed it where we all know. A comparison, how does this tambourine var resemble that of the world cup? Another question, with the pasta inverted in this tambourine var, as it is possible that the one in black, does not deign to see the images on a screen ?. In addition to that, you can not go out to the field with such a freak.
Newmannel
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Of course, it could not fail the beating of Barca to Sevilla. Against Madrid they will kill, and against Barça they look like little lambs ... Little surprise
exolove
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It is obvious that there are things to improve, especially the defensive game, the transitions and the definition. Last night the SFC. removing the 1st. 15 'min. he played a very decent match, somewhat poised in his game and lacking conviction in the most crucial moments .., which very possibly would have changed the course of the match had he been more successful against Ter Stegen, who was 'immeasurable' the whole 2nd part .! In my modest opinion .., this Sevilla F.C. of P.Machin promises and delights a lot, because he has players who treasure quality and football in their boots ... Yesterday he lost, yes, to an FCB. with a 'cast' of huge players, without making a great effort and not being at its best .., is able to do 'magic' with the 'wit and spark' of a Leo Messi and ten more ... . For those who like to "belittle" the adversary, the best response is respect and humility! ... Greetings .......
shazovic
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Not really ended because they played against the best team in the world.