Barcelona are chasing down their La Liga title rivals as soon as once more after a 4-1 win on the street at Sevilla.
On the finish of the weekend’s motion, Barcelona at the moment are only one level behind second place Atletico Madrid, and two behind leaders Actual Madrid.
A 1-1 draw within the Madrid derby opened the door for Hansi Flick and his Barcelona aspect seized their alternative in Andalucia with all sides now stage on 23 video games performed.
As a part of a chaotic opening on the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Robert Lewandowski’s early opener was cancelled out by a quickfire equaliser from Ruben Vargas.
Ronald Araujo’s first-half harm was the primary speaking level at half time for Barcelona followers earlier than substitute Fermin Lopez immediately headed the away aspect again in entrance after the restart.
Vargas’ was denied a second equaliser by VAR earlier than Raphinha lashed residence an outstanding third aim to place a ways between the 2 groups late on.
Lopez’s pink card couldn’t boring Barcelona’s momentum within the closing levels as Eric Garcia headed residence Raphinha’s cross to cap off a dominant evening for the guests.
The ultimate end result tightens up the title race, simply as Flick wished, because the season strikes into its last few months for all concerned.
Barcelona even have a schedule benefit over Los Blancos, who face extra matches in Europe, after they and Atletico Madrid already booked a spot within the knockout section for the beginning of March.
With no Champions League recreation in midweek, Barcelona have a break on the horizon, forward of a house conflict towards in-form Rayo Vallecano on February 17 as Actual Madrid face again to again video games towards Manchester Metropolis within the Spherical of 16 playoffs.
Barcelona will study their Copa del Rey semi last opponents after the draw on February 12.
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