Sevilla's defeat on the road against Athletic Bilbao has seen their title hopes take a significant hit. The match ended in a disappointing 1-0 loss for Sevilla, leaving them just one point ahead of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in the league table.
The defeat was a blow to Sevilla's chances of challenging for the La Liga title this season. The team had been performing well under coach Jorge Sampaoli, but they were unable to overcome their struggles away from home. In their last three away games, Sevilla have lost twice and drawn once, conceding eight goals in the process.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have continued their winning run in the league. The Blaugrana defeated Levante 2-0 at Camp Nou on Sunday afternoon, extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points. Lionel Messi scored both goals for Barcelona, who showed no signs of fatigue despite playing two matches in five days.
Despite the setback for Sevilla, there is still hope for the team. They will be looking to bounce back with a win over Granada on Wednesday night. However, it seems that Barcelona are not going to let up any time soon, as they look set to secure their eighth consecutive La Liga title this season.