Barcelona, Barcelona ended a torrid 2021 in disappointing fashion with a La Liga draw at 10-man Sevilla.
Xavi’s men failed to find a win that would have taken them up
Sevilla led following a training-ground move from a corner, as Ivan Rakitic rolled the ball into the area for Alejandro Gomez’s first-time finish.
Ronald Araujo’s header levelled before half-time and although Jules Kounde was sent off for throwing the ball at Jordi Alba, Barca could not break through.
Barca travel to Mallorca in their next game on 2 January, hoping 2022 brings better fortunes after losing superstar Lionel Messi on a free transfer, sacking manager Ronald Koeman and being knocked out of the UEFA Champions League group stage this year, BBC sports reported.
Source: Oman News Agency