Barcelona Faces Sevilla in Key La Liga Clash

Barcelona, Spain – On Sunday, October 8, 2025, FC Barcelona will face Sevilla FC in a crucial La Liga match. The Catalans currently hold the second place in the standings after winning four consecutive league matches. Sevilla, sitting at 10th, is coming off a narrow 1-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation. Wojciech Szczesny will guard the goal, backed by Jules Koundé and Gerard Martin as full-backs. Ronald Araujo teams up with Cubarsi in central defense. Frenkie de Jong and Pedri will orchestrate the midfield, while Dani Olmo plays as a key forward. Leading the attack will be Robert Lewandowski, flanked by Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres.

Sevilla, under their own 4-4-2 setup, features goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. The defensive line includes Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcao, and Gonzalo Carmona. The midfield sees French players Ferland Mendy and Lucien Agoumé, while veteran Alexis Sanchez leads the front line alongside Romero and Vargas.

Both teams have significant hopes riding on this match. Barcelona’s recent performance has kept them in the title race, while Sevilla aims to secure a top-10 position in the league. Historically, the two teams have had competitive matchups, and the stakes are high for both sides.

As Barcelona returns to La Liga after a Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, a win is essential for maintaining their momentum. This match will significantly impact their quest for the title. Kickoff is set for 21:00 local time.