Barcelona to the Top of the Standings, Thanks to Sergio Ramos' Own Goal

JAKARTA – Barcelona took over the top of the Spanish La Liga standings for the 2023/2024 season after beating Sevilla 1-0 at the Camp Nou Stadium, Saturday, September 30, early morning of Western Indonesian Time (WIB).

The only goal in this victory was an own goal from Sevilla defender Sergio Ramos. The former Real Madrid player failed to anticipate Lamine Yamal's header.

Ramos, who was playing his 34th La Liga match against Barcelona, ​​had to see the ball turn into the goal after Yamal's header following Ferran Torres' pass hit his foot.

This is Barca's sixth win from the eight matches they have played. This result makes Barcelona collect a total of 20 points from eight matches.

The additional three points made the Blaugrana rise to the top of the standings, one point ahead of Girona in second place and two points ahead of Real Madrid who was in third place.

However, Barcelona's position will most likely be taken over tonight by Madrid or Girona. These two teams will meet tonight at Girona headquarters.

In the following week, Barcelona will travel to Granada's headquarters. Meanwhile, Sevilla will play a home match against Rayo Vallecano.