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Sevilla: 5 reasons they can top Barcelona in the La Liga standings

By Roy Emanuel

Barcelona's Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Atletico Madrid during their Spanish First Division soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona...(L-R) Barcelona's Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Atletico Madrid during their Spanish First Division soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona January 11, 2015. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)
Barcelona's Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Atletico Madrid during their Spanish First Division soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona...(L-R) Barcelona's Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal against Atletico Madrid during their Spanish First Division soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona January 11, 2015. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) /
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Victory brings motivation

Motivation and inspiration can come in various forms throughout a football season. Last weekend’s victory that ended Real Madrid’s 40-match unbeaten run could be the turning point in Sevilla’s campaign.

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The encounter proved to everyone (perhaps even Sevilla themselves) that they can defeat the best clubs in La Liga and was a masterful team performance. Against the league leaders, Sampaoli’s squad were able to control the majority of possession and find the match-winner late in the contest.

Home form bodes well for the clubs chances moving forward as well. Sevilla hold a record of 8-0-1 in league play and have dominated many visiting clubs along the way. The one loss did come at the hands of Barcelona in November, but the club have improved immensely over that time.

Fitness will play a role in their finish as well. With Champions League commitments coming up and a visit to the Camp Nou at the beginning of April, Sevilla will need to continue their trend of strong squad rotation and contribution from a variety of sources.

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Barcelona have had the advantage over many La Liga sides over the years. But thanks to their talented footballers and innovative manager, Sevilla could finish above the Catalans for the 2016-17 season.

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