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Alexis Sánchez Converts VAR Penalty to Put Sevilla 1–0 Up on Barcelona

A VAR-confirmed foul on Isaac Romero has upped the pressure on Barcelona's push to return to the top of La Liga.

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Sevilla v FC Barcelona - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville, Spain - October 5, 2025 Sevilla's Akor Adams celebrates scoring their fourth goal with teammates REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Sevilla v FC Barcelona - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville, Spain - October 5, 2025 FC Barcelona's Alejandro Balde in action with Sevilla's Alexis Sanchez REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo
Soccer Football - LaLiga - Sevilla v FC Barcelona - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville, Spain - October 5, 2025 Sevilla's Cesar Azpilicueta in action with FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo
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Overview

  • The penalty was given after Ronald Araujo was judged to have fouled Isaac Romero, with the call upheld on review.
  • Sánchez, a former Barcelona forward now with Sevilla, scored from 12 yards to open the scoring.
  • The goal put the hosts 1-0 ahead in the early stages at the Ramon Sánchez-Pizjuán.
  • Araujo signaled his disagreement with the decision as Barcelona showed visible frustration.
  • Barcelona came into the match needing a victory to retake first place in La Liga after making changes following a midweek defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.