Barcelona Faces Harsh Backlash from Sevilla Fans After El Clásico Triumph, Real Madrid Fans Celebrate
Sevilla handed Barcelona a crushing 4-1 defeat that knocked the Catalan club off the top of La Liga, and then twisted the knife with a series of mocking social media posts that have Spanish football fans talking.
The victory moved Real Madrid to first place with 21 points, while Barcelona dropped to second with 19 points after what many are calling one of their most embarrassing losses this season. Real Madrid had done their part earlier by beating Villarreal 3-1.
But the real story happened after the final whistle. Sevilla's official social media accounts went into overdrive, posting "The four hurt!" - a reference to the four goals they scored. They followed up with a particularly sharp jab at Barcelona's defense, posting an image that read: "Things you'll find in Barcelona defenders' pockets today... wallet and car keys" - suggesting the defenders were so ineffective they might as well have been spectators.
The social media campaign caught fire across Spanish football. Real Madrid fans jumped in to celebrate Sevilla's victory, creating and sharing their own mocking videos about Barcelona's collapse. The level of trolling exceeded what fans typically see even after the heated Clasico matches between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Barcelona supporters are furious about the online mockery, especially coming from a team that has struggled in recent seasons. Sevilla's posts have racked up thousands of interactions, with the club clearly enjoying their moment in the spotlight.
This defeat raises serious questions about Barcelona's title chances. They started the season strong but now face pressure to bounce back quickly. Real Madrid, meanwhile, finds themselves in the driver's seat without having to beat their biggest rivals directly.
The loss also highlights Barcelona's defensive vulnerabilities, which have been a recurring theme this season. Conceding four goals to Sevilla suggests deeper tactical issues that coach Xavi will need to address immediately.
Spanish football fans are now watching to see how Barcelona responds. Will they use this humiliation as motivation to reclaim the top spot, or will this mark the beginning of another disappointing campaign for the Catalan giants?
Sara Khaled