The League
2:15 p.mMay 9, 2026
Regular season – 35
Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium
Referred by: Javier Alberola Rojas, Spain
Seville
spanish
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1.50
Expected Goals (xG)
0.80
-1.00
Prevented goals
-1.00
Passing by
333 (78%)
Accurate passes
138 (60%)
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1
G
Odysseus Vlachodimos
7.5
12
d
Gabriel Suazo
6.9
4
d
Small rooms
6.7
d
Andres Castrín
82′
90+9′ Unsportsmanlike conductd
Jose Angel Carmona
61′ missing
21
M
Chidera Ejuke
7.2
6
M
Nemanja Gudelj (C)
6.5
18
M
Lucien Agoumé
6.7
M
Ruben Vargas
73′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
7
F
Isaac Romero
6.2
17
F
Neal Maupay – The best of Neal Maupay
7.0
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Sevilla secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Espanyol at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, with substitute Akor Adams scoring a stoppage-time goal to seal three crucial points in their fight against relegation.
Both teams entered this League clash struggling near the bottom of the table. Sevilla ranked 17th with 37 points from 34 games, while Espanyol ranked 13th with 39 points. The hosts needed a win to keep their survival hopes alive in what promised to be a tense affair.
The first 55 minutes produced few clear chances for both teams. Sevilla controlled 65 percent of possession but struggled to create real scoring opportunities. Espanyol defended compactly and sought to strike on the counterattack whenever possible. The yellow cards flew in the 26th minute when U. González was booked for Sevilla.
Sevilla broke the deadlock in the 56th minute when Tyrhys Dolan dismissed goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. The goal has given the locals a boost and seemed to calm the nerves in the stadium. Dolan’s finish came after the hosts finally opened up a clear opening in Espanyol’s defence.
The intensity increased after Sevilla’s first goal. Dolan received a yellow card in the 73rd minute as the game became more physical. Espanyol pushed forward looking for an equalizer as the second half progressed. The visitors created more chances as Sevilla sat deeper, inviting pressure.
Espanyol surprised Sevilla with the equalizer in the 82nd minute when Andrés Castrin found the back of the net. The goal completely changed the complexion of the match and marked a tense finish. Both teams sensed the opportunity as the clock ticked towards full time.
The drama intensified in stoppage time. Adams came off the bench and scored in the 90th+1st minute to restore Sevilla’s lead. The substitute’s clinical finishing proved decisive in a frenetic finish. Both teams received multiple yellow cards in the chaotic closing stages as tempers flared.
Sevilla dominated possession throughout, registering 428 passes with 78 per cent accuracy compared to Espanyol’s 230 at 60 per cent. The hosts registered a total of 21 shots, with six on target, while Espanyol had nine with five on target. The expected goals favored Sevilla by 1.5 to 0.8.
Castrin produced an impressive display for the visitors, earning a 7.9 rating and creating chances despite the loss. Adams made an immediate impact off the bench with his late winner. Dolan led Sevilla’s attack with three shots and a goal.
This victory lifts Sevilla to 40 points, although they remain in the relegation zone. Espanyol remains in 13th position with 39 points. Both clubs face crucial games ahead as the season approaches.
