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ROnald Koeman’s decision to move to a back three released firepower that could propel Barcelona in a title race in LaLiga Santander.
Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi proved too dangerous for Sevilla, as they scored one goal each to send the Blaugrana to two points ahead Atletico Madrid.
Dembele was brilliant at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, giving Jules Kounde an annoying afternoon. The striker was free to lead ahead due to the change to the Barcelona team, one of his attacking races ended with the opening goal.
Barcelona had a good chance to end the match before Messi scored the second goal late. In another series of wasted opportunities, Sergino Dest hit the post and Messi himself sent a reduction of Dembele over the crossbar.
Gerard Pique was given a chance to change things around. His replacement was Ronald Araujo, who recovered from the injury, was then forced in the 77th minute. There was also Pedri, who left injured in the 70th minute.
There were nervous faces in the Barcelona camp when Marc-Andre ter Stegen injured his hand in the heat. After being forced to treatment, the German goalkeeper finally managed to start the match, playing without problems.
Papu Gomez summed up Sevilla’s first half at Nervion, while struggling to make an impact on the game. It was no surprise to see him replaced at the break.