In a twist that cuts deeper than a last-minute own goal, Sevilla FC—the Spanish powerhouse Enzo Maresca once proudly called home—delivered a savage social media takedown of Chelsea following their humiliating 2-1 stumble against Manchester United at Old Trafford. As the Blues licked their wounds from yet another chaotic Premier League meltdown, Sevilla’s official English X account unleashed a 17-word dagger that exposed Chelsea’s long-standing nightmare at the Theatre of Dreams.
“Five years more recent than Chelsea’s last win at Old Trafford. We don’t play in the Premier League.” Ouch. The post ruthlessly reminded fans that Sevilla’s triumphant 2-1 knockout of United in the 2018 Champions League round of 16 remains fresher in the history books than Chelsea’s dusty last victory there back in 2013. For the uninitiated, that’s over a decade of agony for the Londoners, who have since endured seven defeats and six draws in 13 grueling trips to Manchester—none sweeter than a win.
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This brutal ribbing comes amid Manchester United’s post-Sir Alex Ferguson wilderness, where Old Trafford has transformed from fortress to free-for-all. In the 12 years since the legendary Scot hung up his boots, an eclectic parade of underdogs has crashed the party: West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace, West Ham United, and yes, Sevilla herself. Chelsea, however, remains firmly in the “eternal also-rans” category, their last taste of glory under Ferguson himself in May 2013.
The irony? Sevilla’s shade is aimed squarely at Maresca, Chelsea’s Italian tactician who forged his career in Seville’s sun-soaked streets. Between 2005 and 2009, the midfielder donned the Sevilla shirt for 141 appearances, netting 21 goals and lifting five trophies in a golden era. But it’s the personal bonds that make this betrayal sting: Maresca met his wife in Seville—she’s a local girl—and their first son entered the world under Andalusian skies. Ahead of last summer’s Conference League final against city rivals Real Betis, he reminisced fondly: “I met my wife in Seville… My first son was born in Seville. I played four years for Sevilla, a big derby against Betis, and I scored a goal when we won a derby 1-0, so I know they don’t love me!”
Evidently, Sevilla’s sharp-witted X admin shares that derby-day disdain, showing zero mercy despite Maresca’s heartfelt history. As Chelsea grapples with their Old Trafford curse, this “former family” reminder serves as icy water to the face—proving loyalties run deeper than a manager’s fond memories. Will Maresca ever turn the tide, or is this just the latest chapter in the Blues’ endless saga of suffering?