Sevilla was widely known as **Lionel Messi’s favourite opponent** during his time at **Barcelona**, as the Argentine legend consistently delivered outstanding performances against the Andalusian side throughout his career.
In light of Barcelona’s **4–1 defeat to Sevilla** today, many fans believe **club president Joan Laporta** should be reminded of Messi’s incredible record against them — a reminder of how dominant the team once was during the Messi era.
Messi’s legacy against Sevilla remains one of the most impressive individual records in La Liga history, highlighting the immense gap between Barcelona’s past glory and their current struggles.