VAR reviews dispute and referee awards penalty for Sevilla vs Barcelona in La Liga Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Sevilla presses Barcelona from the start at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, in the eighth round of La Liga. At 11 minutes of the first half, the referee changed the initial call after a VAR review. The incident involved striker Isaac Romero battling for the ball with Ronald Araujo. The match remains ongoing with no goals so far.
The home team dominates the action on the field.
- A long ball to Romero leads to a low cross stopped by Szczesny.
- Suazo advances on the left, but the goalkeeper cuts out a pass to Vargas.
- Sow crosses from the right; Vargas’ shot is ruled offside.
- Pedri misplaces a pass in midfield, allowing Sevilla to steal the ball.
Sevilla’s commanding start
The home side exchanged passes with ease in the opening minutes. Pressure on Barcelona’s defense was relentless. By the 8th minute, Sevilla reached the visitors’ box with threat.
Matías Almeyda’s strategy seems focused on exploiting the opponent’s mistakes. Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, faces absences like Raphinha and Yamal. Ferrán Torres and Rashford form the attack alongside Lewandowski.
Key moments timeline
- 00′: Referee blows the whistle, and the match begins in La Liga.
- 01′: A long ball to Romero results in a low cross stopped by Szczesny.
- 02′: Sow crosses from the right; Vargas’ shot is ruled out for offside.
- 04′: Suazo advances on the left and seeks Vargas, but the goalkeeper intercepts.
- 09′: Romero battles Araujo and falls; initial penalty claim denied.
- 10′: VAR calls referee to review the controversial play.
- 11′: After review, referee awards penalty to Sevilla.
The match continues in the first half. The score remains 0-0 up to the penalty moment. Barcelona looks to counter the early pressure.
Lineups and absences
Sevilla fields Vlachodimos in goal, with a backline of Carmona, Azpilicueta, Marcão, and Suazo. Midfield includes Mendy, Agoumé, and Sow; attack with Alexis Sánchez, Vargas, and Isaac Romero. Almeyda opts for a 4-3-3 setup.
Barcelona has Szczesny; Koundé, Cubarsí, Araujo, and Gerard Martín; Pedri and Frenkie de Jong; Dani Olmo, Ferrán Torres, Rashford, and Lewandowski. Injuries sideline Raphinha and Yamal. The team uses a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Sevilla’s bench includes Nyland, Juanlu Sánchez, and others. Barcelona has options like Christensen and Álex Balde available.
Round context
Barcelona leads with 19 points and needs a win to hold the top spot. Real Madrid has 21 points after a recent victory. Sevilla, with 10 points, aims to close in on the top four.
The match is part of La Liga’s single-phase format. The Seville stadium hosts fans for the clash. The game remains in progress.
The duel underscores VAR’s role in critical decisions. The home crowd backs their team. Both sides adjust tactics in real time.
