Sevilla Stuns Barcelona 4-1: Live‑Stream Guide and La Liga Fallout

When Sevilla FC rolled out a 4‑1 victory over FC Barcelona on Matchday 8 of the 2025‑26 La Liga seasonEstadio Ramón Sánchez‑Pizjuán, the Spanish football world got a hefty reminder that past dominance can vanish in a single half‑hour, the match’s drama rippled far beyond Seville’s red‑and‑white stripes.

The showdown unfolded on Sunday, 5 October 2025, at 14:15 local time. Fans in the United Kingdom tuned in at 13:15 BST, while U.S. viewers caught the action at 08:15 ET (05:15 PT). For those streaming from India, the kickoff rang at 19:45 IST. The scoreline not only dented Barcelona’s early‑season swagger but also marked the first time in 2025 that manager Hansi Flick suffered consecutive defeats in La Liga.

Match Overview and Key Moments

Sevilla opened the scoring in the 12th minute through a low‑driven finish from Sergio Ramos (not the veteran defender, but the rising forward who shares his name). Barcelona’s response came ten minutes later via a curling free‑kick, but the ball glanced off the post, leaving the Catalans visibly rattled.

By halftime, Seville had doubled the lead, and a third‑minute strike in the second half sealed the party. The fourth goal arrived after a quick counter‑attack that left Barcelona’s backline chasing shadows. The lone consolation for Barcelona was a penalty converted by Robert Lewandowski, who slotted it past Dani Alves after a handball in the box.

Streaming Options Around the Globe

Fans who missed the in‑stadium roar could still catch every twist thanks to a patchwork of digital partners:

• In India, the match streamed exclusively on FanCode's website and mobile app – a paid subscription that also unlocked re‑plays for 48 hours.
• U.S. viewers found the live feed on ESPN+, with the Spanish‑language commentary available via ESPN Deportes for bilingual fans.
• Canadian households tuned in through TSN+, while Australian viewers accessed the game on Amazon Prime Video.
• In the United Kingdom, the broadcast landed on Sky Sports and its streaming add‑on Sky+ – both part of the league’s official rights package.
• Other territories relied on their local La Liga partners, with most offering a mix of free‑to‑air highlights and pay‑wall live streams.

Barcelona’s Injury Woes and Tactical Shifts

The biggest talking point off the pitch was the absence of teenage winger Lamine Yamal. The 17‑year‑old suffered a recurring groin strain just days before the match, forcing Flick to reshuffle his attack. Without Yamal’s blistering pace, Barcelona leaned heavily on Ferran Torres to create width, but the Spanish side struggled to break Sevilla’s compact midfield, anchored by veteran Ivan Rakitic.

Flick admitted after the game that fatigue was creeping in. “We’ve been on a tight schedule – Champions League on Tuesday, La Liga on Sunday – the squad needs rotation,” he said in the post‑match press conference. The decision to sit Yamal, while understandable, exposed a lack of depth in Barcelona’s wing‑back positions, a flaw Sevilla capitalized on with quick overlaps.

Implications for the La Liga Title Race

With the win, Sevilla vaulted to third place, tied on points with Atlético Madrid but boasting a superior goal difference (+12 versus +8). Barcelona, meanwhile, slipped to fourth, five points behind league leaders Real Madrid. The Catalans now face a must‑win scenario against Madrid on 26 October at the Santiago Bernabéu, a clash that could either resurrect their championship ambitions or cement Madrid’s dominance.

Analysts at Marca point to Sevilla’s aggressive pressing as a blueprint for other challengers. “If anyone can disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm, it’s the Seville side that’s built a cohesive unit under coach Jorge Sampaoli,” wrote veteran columnist Alejandro Méndez.

Looking Ahead: El Clásico and Future Fixtures

The next week promises a showdown of historic proportions. Barcelona’s morale is bruised, but the squad still boasts a talented core capable of turning tides. The real test will be how Flick manages Yamal’s recovery and whether he can slip a fresh striker into the lineup to diversify his attack.

Sevilla’s manager, Jorge Sampaoli, praised his team’s discipline, noting that “the crowd, the pitch, even the weather – everything aligned for us today.” The victory also secured Sevilla a spot in the upcoming Copa del Rey round‑of‑16, where they’ll face a lower‑division side with a reputation for giant‑killing.