L. Messi has scored a goal for Barcelona! Assist by Philippe Coutinho.
Coutinho sets up Messi for a stunning finish, as Sevilla minds will flash back to all their missed chances!
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! WHO ELSE! Messi is just incredible, beyond words. He's got his customary goal, curling a low and powerful shot into the bottom corner! Surely they can't get a winner?
88'
L. Suárez has scored a goal for Barcelona!
Barcelona have a lifeline!! Suarez bundles the ball in at the back post at we've got a huge last few minutes ahead of us!
87'
Barca hit the woodwork again! Rakitic's glancing header from the corner almost bounces in at the back post, it just doesn't seem like it's going to be Barca's day!
86'
Corner for Barcelona! Intellegent play by Messi and Coutinho in tight areas almost paid off there!
84'
Sevilla have managed the second half really well, especially since the introduction of Messi. They've managed to maintain their lead, keep Barca at bay and threaten numerous times on the counter. Despite their missed opportunities, it looks like they've done enough to get over the line now.
81'
Nolito enters the game and replaces Jesús Navas.
Paco Alcácer enters the game and replaces Andrés Iniesta.
Navas is leaving the field of play to be replaced by Duran for Sevilla.
Iniesta is replaced by Alcacer for Barca.
78'
You can never rule them out, but Barca haven't been up to their usual standard today. They've been stretched at the back too easily and failed to dominate the midfield battle as they would normally expect to.
77'
Denis Suárez enters the game and replaces Paulinho.
Substitution for Barcelona as Denis Suarez replaces Paulinho.
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76'
There it is. Messi finds half a yard on the edge of the box and fires a left-footed shot just wide of the post.
73'
Sevilla have yet another chance on the counter! Layun motors down the right wing, sees the chance to shoot and goes for it! His shot lacks accuracy though and tumbles wide of the post, surely they'll score one of these eventually?!
72'
G. Pizarro enters the game and replaces J. Correa.
Correa makes way for Pizarro who will provide some fresh energy in midfield.
71'
So close again for Barcelona, great delivery from Coutinho but a vital touch from Kjaer prevents Suarez from being able to judge the flight of the ball which bounces off his knee and goes wide!
70'
If Sevilla hold on for a victory tonight, it will give them huge confidence not only for the upcoming cup final but also for the forthcoming Champions League tie against Bayern!
68'
To continue from an earlier boxing analogy, Barca are on the ropes here and vulnerable to a knock out blow at any moment! If Sevilla had a more clinical finisher the game would be dead and buried.
67'
Panic stations for Sergio Rico! He drops the ball in from Iniesta, almost right on to Suarez' feet! He just about gets away with it though and recollects the ball.
65'
Barcelona's defence is all over the place! Pique is being constantly stretched, having to dive into tackles left, right and centre! Sevilla continue to look like they can score every time they break, as Barca push for a goal to get back into the game.
62'
Muriel has a go at the other end now! Sevilla hit Barca on the counter and the striker should have done much better, he had options but drags his shot wide. Will Sevilla rue these missed chances now Messi is on and Barcelona have shifted gears?
61'
OFF THE POST! Alba picks out Suarez with a low, accurate pass but the forward has to slide to reach the ball and his effort comes back off the woodwork!
60'
The mood has changed already since the introduction of Messi, Barcelona are throwing bodies forward and putting Sevilla under constant pressure.
58'
L. Messi enters the game and replaces O. Dembélé.
Here he is! Needs must for Barcelona, Dembele is brought off and replaced by the main man Messi. He's got thirty minutes to make the difference, Dembele shown some signs of promise in the first half but faded when Sevilla went ahead.
56'
Coutinho cuts inside in typical fashion and rifles an effort towards goal, it's blocked before reaching the goal though, as Sevilla look to nullify any revival attempts from Barcelona.
55'
What a phase of play! Navas goes through one on one and hesitates, his eventual shot is blocked off the line by Pique as ter Stegen is in no mans land! The ball then fell to Vazquez who failed to find the net! Sevilla could have killed the game there!
53'
Banega catches Iniesta on the edge of the box and the referee awards the free-kick to the visitors. Suarez hits the wall once again though and the ball bounces through to Rico.
52'
Barca are in serious trouble here and their unbeaten start to the season is on the line! How long until we see Messi?
50'
L. Muriel has scored a goal for Sevilla!
GOOOOAAALLLLL! Vazquez has the first chance which was parried back into danger by ter Stegen, the rebound falls to Muriel and his deflected shot hits the post and creeps in!
46'
M. Layún enters the game and replaces G. Mercado.
Layun is on to replace Mercado for Sevilla, arguably a move to protect Mercado who could have easily picked up a second yellow in the first half.
We're underway here and Layun has an immediate impact! What a clipped ball into the back post, unfortunately Muriel can't quite get on the end of it and it's out for a goal kick!
44'
Sergio Rico gets yellow.
Suarez wins a free-kick about 30 yards from goal and strikes it directly at the wall, poor effort there.
Yellow card for Rico, he's been booked for dissent.
What a chance for Pique! Umtiti picks him out at the back post and he can't stretch enough put the ball into the net, instead his effort goes wide. It's probably just as well since the replays show he was offside from the initial ball over the top.
42'
Barca are starting to push forward now, with Pique and Umtiti camped about 50 yards from the Sevilla goal when the visitors go forward. Sevilla will look to utilise the fast break where they can to try and increase their lead whilst remaining rigid at the back.
40'
Roberto found some space temporarily on the right, but he was closed down rapidly by Escudero whom concedes the corner.
Umtiti shows his aerial presence once more, his header from the corner can't find a team-mate or the back of the net on this ocassion though.
38'
Missing Messi? Barcelona haven't looked as fluent as they normally do when going forward, Iniesta in particular has struggled to put his usual stamp on the game so far.
36'
F. Vázquez has scored a goal for Sevilla! Assist by J. Correa.
Correa's finishing may not have been up to scratch so far but he's made up for it there!
GOOOOOAAAL! Correa with a great touch and one-two before playing a simple, low delivery into Vazquez who shuffles the ball into the net with his left foot! Pique and Umtiti are at odds as Barca go behind!
35'
Iniesta teases the ball into the back post from the free-kick, Umititi is running at full pelt towards the back post but can't quite reach it! He ends up in the net, but the ball doesn't!
34'
G. Mercado gets yellow.
Booking for Mercado, he's pulled Coutinho down after the ball was played over the top and he was caught out of position. Rugby-esque.
33'
Shot from Dembele as he faced up two defenders, the effort lacked power and accuracy though and is straight at Rico.
30'
The game has been relatively even so far, Barca started better but Sevilla have grown into the game and are gradually increasing in confidence as time goes by. How much longer will we have to wait before the first goal of the game?
28'
Corner for Sevilla as Banega lines up to take, the referee is arguing with him that the ball isn't correctly placed when it is! Get to Specsavers, ref...
27'
Alba almost cuts the ball back to create an opening for Paulinho to shoot but Sevilla defend well to stop the chance coming to fruition.
24'
Sevilla look threatening on the counter attack but are still yet to test ter Stegen!
21'
N'Zonzi has proved his worth as a defensive asset so far in this game, intercepting well earlier and clearing from Barca's two corners.
Free header for Correa at the back post but he can't hit he target! You get the feeling Sevilla aren't making enough of their chances here...
20'
Just under 20 minutes gone here as we're yet to break the deadlock, corner coming up for Barcelona...
18'
Shot on target from distance by Coutinho, it was struck with some velocity but right at the keeper who collects comfortably.
16'
Big chance for Muriel there! He rose above Alba at the back post but pushes the header wide! Alba may have just done enough there to put him off, but the striker should really be hitting the target at least.
15'
ter Stegen punches the corner away, but he'll have another one to deal with here...
12'
Correa's shot is blocked by Roberto there, he could and maybe should have shifted the ball out of his feet a bit more to find a yard of space before taking the shot. Positive play by Sevilla but they need to be more clinical against this calibre of opposition.
10'
Suarez is fouled about 40 yards from goal as Dembele shapes up to deliver the set-piece... straight into the arms of Rico.
9'
CHANCE! Dembele picks out Coutinho who finds Suarez in the middle, he gets a great deal of power on the left-footed strike but shifts it just wide of the post, unlucky!
8'
Bizarre clearance from Rico almost presents Iniesta with a goal, but he skews his shot from distance wide of goal, luckily for the Sevilla keeper.
7'
Rakitic will be playing in a holding role tonight in Busquets absence, he'll have to keep a close eye on Banega to prevent him from pulling the strings in midfield with his vision and technique.
6'
Both sides have started fairly well and looked comfortable in possession, with Barcelona enjoying slightly more of the ball so far as to be expected.
3'
Suarez looking dangerous early on here, as he and Coutinho combine to create an early chance for the visitors. Suarez' shot is saved at the near post.
1'
We're off! Early offside for Sevilla as Muriel creeps millimetres offside, great eyes by the linesman and a defensive free-kick to Barca.
Good evening and welcome to our live text commentary of Sevilla v Barcelona, team news coming up!
Sevilla XI (4-2-3-1): Rico; Mercado, Kjaer, Lenglet, Escudero; N'Zonzi, Banega; Navas, Vazquez, Correa; Muriel. Substitutes: Soria, Pizarro, Nolito, Ben Yedder, Layun, Carrico, Arana.
Barcelona XI (4-3-3): ter Stegen; Roberto, Pique, Umtiti, Alba; Paulinho, Rakitic, Iniesta; Dembele, L. Suarez, Coutinho. Substitutes: Cillessen, Gomes, Messi, Alcacer, Semedo, D. Suarez, Vermaelen.
Just over ten minutes to go until kick-off here, as Sevilla will be looking for a win to make a late push for fourth, as Barcelona look to increase the gap at the top of the table.
The teams are out here completing the usual formalities before we get started! On a night with boxing in mind, it'll be interesting to see who comes out on top between these two European heavyweights!
We've reached the midway point of the game here, as Sevilla head into the changing rooms with a one goal lead against the league leaders! They've played well and managed to contain Barcelona's attacks effectively, N'Zonzi has been particularly solid for the home team.
Barca will disappointed with their display so far, they've not been as inventive in midfield as usual but that's partially due to Sevilla's commited defensive work.
Remember, both teams will meet again on the 21st of April for the Copa Del Rey Final, so tonight's winners will take momentum and a slight mental edge into the final. All to play for in the second half!
There we have it! What a sensational game of football that went right do to the wire! Sevilla put in an outstanding performance and silenced Barca for the majority of the game but Messi and Suarez refused to lay down. The latter scored Barca's first before the saviour, Lionel Messi grabbed an equaliser leaving Sevilla shellshocked!
That's all from us tonight! A late haymaker from Messi has tilted the scorecards, meaning we end tonight with a draw! Thanks all, enjoy the boxing!
Despite dropping points, Barcelona remain 12 points clear on top, Sevilla stay in in 6th. The home side will be absolutely furious they couldn't hold on for the final few minutes, they completely capitulated in the closing stages and paid for missing way too many chances against top class opposition! Messi catalysed the comeback for Barcelona, nobody can be surprised anymore by the Argentinian's antics!
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