Sevilla 2-2 Barcelona: 5 Talking Points

#4 Sevilla put up a performance worthy of praise

Joaquin Correa was one among a number of bright spots for the hosts.

Lot to repent for Vincenzo Montella after his side somehow managed to dominate the match for all of 87 minutes and then give it away - way too cheaply - in the following two minutes. Although undoubtedly for the side from Seville, the positives will certainly outweigh the negatives.

Everything seemed to be going exactly according to plan from the first whistle. To add to the conspicuous absence of Leo Messi, Sevilla got off to a great start bossing the play and not allowing Barca to settle into their passing rhythm. The visitors looked completely out of ideas right uptil the moment Messi came on.

And to be fair to Sevilla, specially Guido Pizarro and particularly Steven N'zonzi, they did not let Messi get a sniff of a half of a chance even after he did come on. The Sevilla midfield, including Benega, were quick to close down the Argentine and got the ball off of him more times than all the other teams have managed to in whole of the campaign.

They were quick to close down the leading goal-scorer in the League whereas Luis Suarez made things easier for the hosts by handing them possession on numerous occasions.

All in all a terrific showing from the side currently placed sixth in the league, to say nothing of two wonderfully worked goals and a solid defensive display - the final two minutes not withstanding.