LaLiga: Akor Adams, Chidera Ejuke Inspire Sevilla’s Stunning 4–1 Demolition Of Barcelona DDM News
(DDM) – Nigerian duo Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke stole the spotlight in Spain on Saturday night as Sevilla crushed Barcelona 4–1 in a breathtaking LaLiga encounter at the Ramon Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the emphatic win, Sevilla’s first home fixture of the campaign, propelled them from 10th to 4th place, firmly into the Champions League qualification zone heading into the international break.
For Barcelona, the defeat was not just another stumble, it shattered an eight-year unbeaten LaLiga run against Sevilla, dating back to October 2015, and dealt a major blow to their title pursuit as they now trail Real Madrid by two points.
The game began at a blistering pace, with Sevilla asserting dominance early. Alexis Sánchez opened the scoring in the 13th minute from the penalty spot after Isaac Romero was brought down by Ronald Araújo, a foul confirmed by VAR.
Romero doubled the advantage in the 36th minute, connecting cleanly with a Ruben Vargas cross to make it 2–0 and send the home crowd into wild celebration.
Barcelona responded just before halftime through Marcus Rashford, who produced a brilliant left-footed volley to cut the deficit to 2–1, briefly reviving hopes for Hansi Flick’s men after their Champions League loss to PSG earlier in the week.
The second half, however, was a tale of frustration for the visitors. Despite dominating possession, Barcelona’s inability to convert chances proved costly.
Robert Lewandowski missed a golden opportunity in the 76th minute, dragging a penalty wide, while young striker Roony wasted two more clear chances.
Sevilla, disciplined and patient, absorbed the pressure and waited for their moment to strike. Their resilience paid off in the final minutes.
Defender José Ángel Carmona reignited the crowd in the 90th minute, smashing home a clinical finish after a rapid counter-attack to make it 3–1. But the night belonged to Nigeria’s rising stars.
In stoppage time, Chidera Ejuke, who had replaced Alexis Sánchez, burst down the flank with blistering pace and delivered a pinpoint assist to fellow Nigerian Akor Adams, who had come on for Romero in the 61st minute.
Adams kept his composure and slotted home a right-footed finish into the bottom corner in the 96th minute, sealing a 4–1 demolition and his second goal of the season, his first at the Sánchez-Pizjuán.
The moment sparked euphoric celebrations among Sevilla fans and marked a proud showcase of Nigerian excellence in European football.
The chemistry between Ejuke and Adams highlighted the growing influence of Super Eagles players across top European leagues.
For Barcelona, the defeat was their first of the season and a humbling reminder of the work still needed to rebuild consistency under Flick’s leadership. The loss also exposed defensive vulnerabilities that Sevilla exploited with precision and pace.
Sevilla’s performance, full of tactical discipline, counter-attacking flair, and sharp finishing, sent a message to LaLiga rivals that they are contenders once again.
With Adams and Ejuke leading the charge, the Andalusian club has every reason to believe that their resurgence can extend deep into the season, fueled by the energy and brilliance of Nigeria’s new football ambassadors in Spain.
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