The League
5:30 p.mFebruary 14, 2026
Regular season – 24
Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium
Referee: Iosu Galech Apezteguia, Spain
Seville
Alaves
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0.27
Expected Goals (xG)
1.06
Passing by
122 (62%)
Accurate passes
495 (87%)
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1
G
Odysseus Vlachodimos
6.3
4
d
Small rooms
6.3
d
Nemanja Gudelj (C)
90+1′ Unsportsmanlike conduct
5
d
Tanguy Nianzou
7.0
12
M
Gabriel Suazo
6.7
18
M
Lucien Agoumé
6.7
M
Juanlu Sanchez
2′ Stumbled
16′ Stumbled
3
M
César Azpilicueta
7.0
9
F
Like Adams
6.3
17
F
Neal Maupay – The best of Neal Maupay
6.6
1
G
Antonio Sivera
6.3
3
d
Youssef Enriquez Lekhedim
6.6
5
d
John Pacheco
7.5
2
d
Facundo Garcés
6.9
14
d
Nahuel Tenaglia
6.5
M
Carles Aleña
60′
8
M
Antonio Blanco (C)
6.5
4
M
Denis Suarez
6.7
20
M
Caleb Gonçalves
6.5
15
F
Lucas Boye
6.3
F
Tony Martinez
60′
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Sevilla endured a chaotic encounter at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, fighting to a 1-1 draw against Alavés despite receiving three red cards.
Heading into the Valentine’s clash, Sevilla were 14th in La Liga. Alavés, 10th, sought to consolidate its mid-table position. Both teams desperately needed points from this match.
The match started with immediate drama for Sevilla. Defender J. Sanchez received a yellow card in the second minute. He then picked up a second yellow and red card in the 16th minute. Sevilla faced a daunting task with ten men so early.
Despite being a man down, Sevilla showed impressive resilience. They managed to break the deadlock just before the break. Midfielder D. Sow found the net in the 42nd minute and delighted the home crowd.
Sevilla’s first goal was a testament to their fighting spirit. They absorbed significant pressure after early dismissal. Alaves controlled possession but struggled to create clear chances.
At the break, Sevilla maintained an improbable lead. Alaves had to be more incisive. The visitors looked to use their numerical advantage to find an equaliser.
Alaves has come out of the break with renewed intentions. His persistence paid off in the 60th minute. T. Martínez tied the score at 1-1. This goal finally reflected Alavés’ dominance.
The drama continued soon after. Alaves thought that L. Boye had scored in the 65th minute. However, VAR intervened, disallowing the goal for offside. Sevilla got a vital break.
As the match progressed, Sevilla’s disciplinary problems increased. M. Almeyda received a straight red card in the 85th minute, reducing them to nine men. In stoppage time, Joan Jordan was also sent off. Sevilla finished with just eight players.
Alavés dominated possession with 75% to Sevilla’s 25%. They have registered 12 shots (one on goal) against Sevilla’s four (two on goal). The expected goals highlighted the offensive threat of Alavés (1.06) against the limited production of Sevilla (0.27).
This spectacular 1-1 draw keeps Alaves above Sevilla in the La Liga standings. Both teams got a valuable point. Sevilla’s alarming three red cards will lead to penalties and tough questions.
