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.