(DDM) – Nigerian forward Akor Adams continued his remarkable rise on Sunday, scoring the final goal in Sevilla’s shocking 4-1 demolition of Barcelona in a Spanish La Liga encounter that stunned fans across Europe.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the 25-year-old striker, who only days earlier earned his maiden call-up to the Super Eagles, came off the bench to seal the victory for Sevilla in emphatic fashion.
Adams, introduced as a second-half substitute, made an instant impact when he latched onto a swift counterattack deep into stoppage time.
A perfectly timed pass from fellow Nigerian international, Chidera Ejuke, found Adams, who calmly slotted the ball past Barcelona’s goalkeeper to make it 4-1 and complete the humiliation.
It was a dream moment for the Nigerian striker, whose confidence and precision reflected a player eager to justify his recent national team selection.
Sevilla, who were relentless from the start, had already taken a 2-1 lead into halftime.
Alexis Sánchez opened the scoring from the penalty spot, and Isaac Romero doubled the advantage before Barcelona’s Marcus Rashford pulled one back with a fine volley just before the break.
The Catalans pushed aggressively in the second half, dominating possession and creating chances, but Sevilla’s defense stood resolute.
Barcelona’s misery deepened when Robert Lewandowski squandered a penalty that could have brought them level.
In the dying moments, José Ángel Carmona struck to extend Sevilla’s lead to 3-1, setting the stage for Akor Adams’ memorable finale that sent the home fans into jubilation.
The result handed Barcelona their first defeat of the La Liga season and underlined Sevilla’s resurgence under new management.
The victory lifted the Andalusian club to fourth place on the league table, while Barcelona slipped to second, trailing rivals Real Madrid by two points.
For Akor Adams, the match marked his second goal in back-to-back games a personal milestone since joining Sevilla from French side Montpellier in January.
His recent form and growing influence in the Spanish topflight have made him one of Nigeria’s most promising attacking prospects heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Analysts say Adams’ performance against Barcelona will further cement his reputation as a rising star in European football and a valuable addition to Nigeria’s national squad.
His composed finish, coupled with his determination and tactical awareness, earned him praise from fans and pundits alike, many of whom hailed him as one of the standout performers of the match.