There was a fantastic buzz around this tie even before a ball had been kicked. Both clubs had enjoyed a trophy success in the past week and were looking to complete a double. Barcelona had secured the league title on the final day last season while Sevilla overcame Liverpool to win a third straight Europa League.
| Barcelona | Sevilla | |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Total Shots | 17 | 14 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 2 |
| Corners | 12 | 11 |
| Fouls | 11 | 31 |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 7 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 2 |
Once the ball did get rolling, it was Sevilla who were making life difficult for Barça.