Soccer-Flick hails Barca's maturity in win over Sevilla

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Sevilla v FC Barcelona - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Seville, Spain - February 9, 2025 FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick after the match REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo

SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) - Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said he was proud of his players' effort in Sunday’s 4-1 victory at Sevilla, praising their maturity in controlling the match and scoring a late goal despite playing over 30 minutes with 10 men.

After Fermin Lopez and Raphinha scored early in the second half to put Barca 3-1 ahead, Lopez was sent off with a straight red card after a nasty tackle on Djibril Sow in the 60th minute.