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#2. Barcelona just about get the job done

Barcelona got out of jail against Sevilla

Barcelona has endured a far from fantastic February. In the second month of this year, the Blaugrana had only won a solitary game before Saturday. Though they notched their second win of February against Sevilla, they were far from convincing.

The visitors were second best for the majority of the game and should count themselves lucky to emerge from the game with anything, let alone three points.

On occasions, Barcelona looked all over the place defensively and could’ve found themselves in serious strife had Sevilla capitalised.

Moreover, their midfield lacked mobility as Sergio Busquets, Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal were overrun regularly.

Additionally, the visitors’ approach play lacked creativity and they struggled to put Sevilla under the cosh.

On Saturday, Barcelona genuinely got out of jail. Though legend says that champions distinguish themselves with their characteristic of winning ugly, Barcelona has looked too shoddy for comfort in recent times.

All is not lost yet for Barcelona. But with similar displays, everything could turn pear-shaped in the blink of an eye.