Barcelona thrash Sevilla 3-0 to extend LaLiga lead over Real Madrid

With goals from Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha in the second half of their 3-0 victory over Sevilla on Sunday, Barcelona increased their advantage in the La Liga standings to eight points. Barcelona increased their winning streak in the La Liga to five games, putting pressure on rival Real Madrid, who earlier on Sunday fell to Mallorca 1-0. With 53 points, Barca is in first place, eight points clear of Real in second, and 14 points ahead of Real Sociedad in third. When Barcelona is ahead by eight points or more in the La Liga standings, they have never lost. Sevilla, which has only won five of its 20 La Liga games this season, sits two points above the relegation zone in 16th place with 21 points. Early on in the game, the hosts suffered an injury that cost them captain Sergie Busquets.controlled the tempo and were the superior team for the most of the game. The Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made two outstanding saves to deny Robert Lewandowski in the first half, despite their superiority in front of goal. After the half, though, Barcelona were sharper and scored in the 58th minute when fullback Alba slotted home from close range after replacement Franck Kessie shown superb vision to lay the ball over to him. Raphinha sprinted down the right and sent a beautiful low cross to Gavi, who scored twelve minutes later. With a point-blank shot from an Alba cross in the 79th minute, Raphinha scored the third goal."We performed well tonight and have a streak of unblemished games... " Coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his happiness and satisfaction to DAZN. We produced a lot of opportunities today. "I am happy with how the team plays and how things are going," the player said. We currently lead by eight points; although today was significant, there is still a lot of basketball left to be played.