La Liga: Real Madrid suffer defeat as Barcelona extend lead with win over Sevilla

Real Madrid suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to  Mallorca.

FT #RCDMallorcaRealMadrid 1-0

❤️ @RCD_Mallorca shock Real Madrid ❤️#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/iPqqYQyxRg

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 5, 2023

Vedat Muriqi’s 13th  minute deflected header was the difference between both sides, as Marco Asensio missed a second half penalty and a chance to bring the defending Champions back into the game and maybe set the scene for a comeback. 

HIGHLIGHTS: #RCDMallorcaRealMadrid 1-0

Massive win for @RCD_Mallorca against the reigning champions! ❤️#LaLigaSantander | #LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/UHLIQMmGZy

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 5, 2023

Meanwhile, Barcelona secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Sevilla to take their lead at the top of the table to 8 points. 

FT #BarçaSevillaFC 3-0

Dominant win from the leaders who widen the gap at the top! 🔵🔴#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/ynGvCN2r1N

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 5, 2023

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 📊@socios | #TheFansGame | #LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/5SzaOLBbvG

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 5, 2023

Goals from Jordi Alba’s, Gavi and Raphinha did it for the currently in form Xavi side. 

Top of the table.
Most goals scored.
Least goals conceded.@FCBarcelona are on a mission this season!! 🔵🔴#LaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/iGXPjDbWeB

— LaLiga English (@LaLigaEN) February 3, 2023