Barcelona closed the season with a 2-1 win over Sevilla in the 38th La Liga 2023/2024 match which was held at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Sunday (26/5/2024).
The match started with high intensity, both teams showed a strong fighting spirit from the early minutes. In the 15th minute, Robert Lewandowski managed to put Barcelona ahead. This goal came from a clever through ball, leaving Lewandowski in an ideal position to beat the Sevilla goalkeeper with a calm finish.
However, Barcelona’s advantage did not last long. Sevilla, who played in front of their own supporters, did not remain silent and continued to press. Their efforts paid off in the 31st minute when Youssef En-Nesyri managed to equalize the score at 1-1. This goal was created through a quick counter-attack which ended with En-Nesyri’s hard shot which the Barcelona goalkeeper was unable to block.
Entering the second half, both teams increasingly increased the intensity of the game. Barcelona continues to look for opportunities to take the lead again. In the 59th minute, Fermin Lopez Marin from Barcelona scored the goal that ultimately determined victory for his team. This goal was created through solid teamwork, with Lopez Marin showing composure and precision in his finishing.
Thanks to this result, Barca ended the season in second place with 85 points. Meanwhile, Sevilla sits in 14th place with 41 points. This number is the same as the team that is one level above Celta Vigo.
Barcelona is also four points ahead of third-placed Girona, who yesterday ended the season with a 7-0 win over Granada.
This position also means that Barcelona will play in the Champions League next season. The team coached by Xavi Hernandez is determined to improve their performance after only reaching the quarter-finals this season because they were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain. However, they will fight in this elite European championship without Xavi, who is no longer accompanying Barcelona.
Fermin Lopez deserves to be chosen as the best player from Barcelona’s 2-1 victory over Sevilla.
Fermin Lopez played fantastic in this match. The midfielder, who is only 21 years old, not only scored Barca’s winning goal, but also often endangered the opponent’s defense.
Fermin Lopez was recorded as having created two opportunities, recorded 100 percent successful dribbles, touched the ball eight times in the opponent’s penalty box, and sent passes into the heart of Sevilla’s defense three times.
Apart from that, Fermin Lopez was also recorded as winning three duels, recovering the ball twice, and making a sweep and an interception each.
