The rivalry between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC is one of the most captivating fixtures in Spanish football, pitting two of La Liga’s most celebrated clubs against each other.
While Barcelona boasts a long history of domestic dominance and European triumphs, Sevilla has carved out its place as a consistent challenger, especially in cup competitions, where they have frequently upset the giants.
With a legacy of high-scoring thrillers, nail-biting finishes, and unforgettable moments, Barcelona vs. Sevilla is a fixture that embodies the beauty and drama of Spanish football.
A Brief History of FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC
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The roots of this rivalry go back over a century, with the first competitive encounter between the two clubs taking place in the 1928-1929 La Liga season.
Since then, the rivalry has flourished, with both teams locking horns in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and even European competitions such as the UEFA Super Cup.
While FC Barcelona has maintained a stronger head-to-head record, Sevilla has often risen to the occasion in critical matches, upsetting the Catalan giants in moments of high stakes.
Their ability to challenge Barcelona, particularly in knockout competitions, has made this rivalry a key narrative in Spanish football.
Here’s a look at their statistical history:
| Statistic | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC |
| Total Matches Played | 191 | 191 |
| Wins | 113 | 43 |
| Draws | 35 | 35 |
| Losses | 43 | 113 |
| Goals Scored | 403 | 233 |
| Goals Conceded | 233 | 403 |
| Highest Win | 7-0 (1949) | 11-1 (1940) |
| Largest Loss | 1-11 (1940) | 0-7 (1949) |
| Win Percentage | 59.16% | 22.51% |
| Goal Difference | +170 | -170 |
FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC: Head-to-Head Record
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Below is a detailed record of some of the most significant matches between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC across all competitions:
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score | Winner |
| Sun, Oct 20, 2024 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, May 26, 2024 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Fri, Sep 29, 2023 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Feb 5, 2023 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Sep 3, 2022 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:3 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Apr 3, 2022 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Tue, Dec 21, 2021 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Wed, Mar 3, 2021 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 AET | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2021 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2021 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2020 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:1 | Draw |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2020 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Oct 6, 2019 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Feb 23, 2019 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:4 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Jan 30, 2019 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 6:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Jan 23, 2019 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Sat, Oct 20, 2018 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Aug 12, 2018 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Apr 21, 2018 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:5 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Mar 31, 2018 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:2 | Draw |
| Sat, Nov 4, 2017 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Apr 5, 2017 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Nov 6, 2016 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Aug 17, 2016 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Aug 14, 2016 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, May 22, 2016 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:0 AET | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Feb 28, 2016 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2015 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Tue, Aug 11, 2015 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:4 AET | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Apr 11, 2015 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:2 | Draw |
| Sat, Nov 22, 2014 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Feb 9, 2014 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:4 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Sep 14, 2013 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Feb 23, 2013 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Sep 29, 2012 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:3 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Mar 17, 2012 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Oct 22, 2011 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Mar 13, 2011 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sat, Oct 30, 2010 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2010 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Aug 14, 2010 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sat, May 8, 2010 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:3 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2010 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2010 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2010 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Wed, Apr 22, 2009 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Nov 29, 2008 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:3 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Feb 9, 2008 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Tue, Jan 15, 2008 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 0:0 | Draw |
| Wed, Jan 9, 2008 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sat, Sep 22, 2007 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Mar 3, 2007 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Oct 15, 2006 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Fri, Aug 25, 2006 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 0:3 | Sevilla FC |
| Sat, May 13, 2006 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Dec 11, 2005 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Jan 29, 2005 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:4 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Sep 11, 2004 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2004 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Sep 3, 2003 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sun, May 11, 2003 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Dec 15, 2002 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 0:3 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Jan 13, 2002 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Mon, Sep 3, 2001 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Apr 22, 2000 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Dec 11, 1999 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Mar 23, 1997 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Oct 23, 1996 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, May 5, 1996 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:1 | Draw |
| Wed, Dec 20, 1995 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Tue, Dec 5, 1995 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Tue, Nov 21, 1995 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sun, Apr 30, 1995 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 4:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Nov 27, 1994 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 0:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sat, May 14, 1994 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Jan 16, 1994 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sat, Jun 5, 1993 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Jan 10, 1993 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sat, Feb 8, 1992 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Sep 7, 1991 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 4:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Sat, Jun 15, 1991 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Jun 12, 1991 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:4 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Apr 20, 1991 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sat, Nov 24, 1990 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Wed, Apr 25, 1990 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sat, Dec 30, 1989 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:4 | Sevilla FC |
| Sat, Jun 3, 1989 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Wed, Jan 11, 1989 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Feb 7, 1988 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sun, Sep 6, 1987 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Jan 11, 1987 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Sep 21, 1986 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Feb 2, 1986 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Oct 6, 1985 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Apr 7, 1985 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:2 | Draw |
| Sat, Dec 8, 1984 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Jan 8, 1984 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Sep 4, 1983 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sat, Jan 15, 1983 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Sep 19, 1982 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Feb 28, 1982 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Nov 8, 1981 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Apr 26, 1981 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sun, Dec 28, 1980 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Mar 30, 1980 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Nov 18, 1979 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Jun 3, 1979 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Jan 21, 1979 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sun, Mar 26, 1978 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Nov 13, 1977 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Mar 13, 1977 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:3 | Draw |
| Sun, Nov 7, 1976 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Feb 8, 1976 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Sep 28, 1975 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Jun 3, 1973 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Thu, May 31, 1973 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sat, Apr 22, 1972 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Dec 19, 1971 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Mar 7, 1971 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Nov 15, 1970 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Feb 15, 1970 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Oct 26, 1969 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Apr 21, 1968 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Dec 31, 1967 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Mar 12, 1967 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Nov 13, 1966 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Mar 6, 1966 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sun, Nov 28, 1965 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Feb 14, 1965 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:3 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Oct 25, 1964 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Feb 23, 1964 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sun, Nov 3, 1963 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 6:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Mar 17, 1963 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Nov 18, 1962 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Dec 17, 1961 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Sep 3, 1961 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Mar 12, 1961 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Nov 20, 1960 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:2 | Draw |
| Sun, Jan 31, 1960 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:3 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Oct 11, 1959 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Jan 25, 1959 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Oct 5, 1958 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Jan 5, 1958 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Thu, Oct 10, 1957 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Apr 21, 1957 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:1 | Draw |
| Sun, Dec 23, 1956 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Mar 11, 1956 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:0 | Draw |
| Sun, Nov 6, 1955 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Dec 26, 1954 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Sep 12, 1954 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Apr 11, 1954 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Dec 13, 1953 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Mar 22, 1953 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 4:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Nov 16, 1952 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Mar 23, 1952 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Dec 2, 1951 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:3 | FC Barcelona |
| Thu, May 3, 1951 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Apr 29, 1951 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Apr 8, 1951 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 4:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Dec 3, 1950 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Jan 22, 1950 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 5:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Sun, Sep 25, 1949 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 7:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Apr 10, 1949 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Nov 28, 1948 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Feb 29, 1948 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 6:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sun, Nov 23, 1947 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 4:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Jan 5, 1947 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Sep 29, 1946 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Apr 28, 1946 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Apr 21, 1946 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 8:0 | Sevilla FC |
| Mar 31, 1946 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:1 | Draw |
| Dec 30, 1945 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:3 | FC Barcelona |
| May 20, 1945 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:0 | Draw |
| Dec 17, 1944 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| May 21, 1944 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:1 | Draw |
| May 14, 1944 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 5:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Feb 6, 1944 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:1 | Draw |
| Oct 24, 1943 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:2 | Draw |
| Mar 28, 1943 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Dec 13, 1942 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 4:2 | Sevilla FC |
| May 17, 1942 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 3:0 | FC Barcelona |
| May 10, 1942 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Mar 22, 1942 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 6:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Dec 7, 1941 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 1:2 | FC Barcelona |
| Dec 15, 1940 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Sep 29, 1940 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 11:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Apr 21, 1940 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:1 | Sevilla FC |
| February 4, 1940 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 1:2 | Sevilla FC |
| March 1, 1936 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 2:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Dec 1, 1935 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Apr 7, 1935 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:3 | Sevilla FC |
| Jan 20, 1935 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:1 | Sevilla FC |
| Apr 1, 1934 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 3:2 | Sevilla FC |
| Mar 25, 1934 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 5:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Jan 13, 1929 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 2:0 | FC Barcelona |
| Jan 6, 1929 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Mar 19, 1922 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 7:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Mar 12, 1922 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:1 | FC Barcelona |
| Apr 29, 1919 | Sevilla FC | FC Barcelona | 0:3 | FC Barcelona |
| Apr 27, 1919 | FC Barcelona | Sevilla FC | 4:3 | FC Barcelona |
Key Moments in the FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC Timeline
1957: Barcelona’s Record-Breaking 8-0 Victory
Barcelona set the tone for their dominance in this rivalry with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Sevilla in La Liga. This game showcased their attacking brilliance, with Luis Suárez Miramontes among the scorers in one of the most one-sided encounters between the two clubs. The match remains Barcelona’s largest win in their head-to-head history.
1946: Sevilla’s 5-1 Triumph
Sevilla achieved their largest victory against Barcelona in 1946, stunning the Catalans with a dominant 5-1 performance. This match highlighted Sevilla’s potential to go toe-to-toe with the best teams in Spain and established them as a formidable competitor during that era.
2015 UEFA Super Cup: A 9-Goal Thriller
The 2015 UEFA Super Cup in Tbilisi was an instant classic. Both teams displayed their attacking prowess, and after 90 minutes, the scoreline read 4-4.
In extra time, it was Pedro Rodríguez who scored the decisive goal, sealing a 5-4 victory for Barcelona. This match remains one of the most thrilling encounters in their rivalry and in the competition’s history.
2021 Copa del Rey Semi-Finals: Barcelona’s Incredible Comeback
Sevilla looked poised to reach the Copa del Rey final after a 2-0 first-leg victory at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. However, the second leg at Camp Nou was a different story.
Barcelona mounted a sensational comeback, with Gerard Piqué scoring a last-minute equalizer in stoppage time to force extra time. Martin Braithwaite netted the winner in extra time, giving Barcelona a 3-0 win on the night and a place in the final.
2023: A New Era of Barcelona Dominance
Under Xavi Hernández’s leadership, Barcelona demonstrated their dominance over Sevilla during the 2022-2023 La Liga season.
A 3-0 victory at Camp Nou and a 2-0 win at the Sánchez Pizjuán highlighted the team’s resurgence and solidified their place at the top of Spanish football. These matches signified a new chapter in the rivalry, with Barcelona asserting their superiority.
Iconic Moments in FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC Matches
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- Lionel Messi’s Hat-Tricks: Lionel Messi has consistently been Sevilla’s tormentor, delivering unforgettable performances, including multiple hat-tricks. His dribbling, precision, and ability to score from set pieces have caused Sevilla nightmares over the years.
- Pedro’s Super Cup Heroics (2015): In the UEFA Super Cup, Pedro’s extra-time winner capped off a thrilling 5-4 victory for Barcelona. It was a moment that exemplified the Catalan club’s never-say-die attitude.
- Sevilla’s Europa League Mentality: Although Sevilla has struggled to match Barcelona in league competitions, their fighting spirit in cup ties, particularly in European tournaments, has solidified their reputation as giant-killers.
Conclusion: The Future of the Rivalry
The rivalry between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC is a testament to the passion, skill, and unpredictability of Spanish football. With Barcelona continuing to rebuild under the guidance of Xavi Hernández and Sevilla thriving as a cup specialist, future encounters promise to deliver even more excitement and drama.
Whether in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, or international competitions, these two teams are bound to provide fans with unforgettable moments. As Barcelona continues to set the standard in Spanish football and Sevilla maintains its reputation as one of the country’s most resilient sides, this rivalry is sure to remain a highlight of the football calendar.
FAQ: FC Barcelona vs Sevilla FC Rivalry
How many times have FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC played against each other?
FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have faced each other 191 times in official competitions, including La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA competitions, and Supercopa matches.
Which team has more wins in this rivalry?
FC Barcelona has won 113 matches, while Sevilla FC has secured 43 victories. The remaining 35 matches have ended in draws.
What is the highest win recorded by each team?
FC Barcelona’s biggest victory over Sevilla FC was a 7-0 win in 1949, while Sevilla FC’s largest victory was an 11-1 triumph in 1940.
How many goals have been scored in this rivalry?
FC Barcelona has scored 403 goals, while Sevilla FC has netted 233 goals in their head-to-head encounters.
What is the win percentage for each team in this rivalry?
FC Barcelona has a win percentage of 59.16%, while Sevilla FC has a win percentage of 22.51%.
When was the last meeting between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC, and what was the result?
The most recent encounter took place on October 20, 2024, with FC Barcelona defeating Sevilla FC 5-1 at Camp Nou.
What is the overall goal difference between the two teams?
FC Barcelona has a goal difference of +170 in this rivalry, having scored significantly more goals than Sevilla FC.
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