Match report

Sevilla Defeats Alaves 1-0 in La Liga

Sevilla
Sevilla
1–0
FT
Alaves
Alaves
May 19, 2018

Sevilla secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Alaves in a La Liga showdown on May 19, 2018. Wissam Ben Yedder's early goal proved decisive as Sevilla's defensive resilience stifled any Alaves comeback attempts. The victory strengthened Sevilla's position in the league, while Alaves struggled to find the equalizer despite several substitutions in the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Wissam Ben Yedder scored the only goal at the 28th minute, assisted by Francisco Vázquez.
  • • Sevilla made three substitutions: Guido Pizarro for S. N'Zonzi, Sandro Ramírez for L. Muriel, and Nolito for José Alonso.
  • • Alaves made three substitutions: Bojan for Ibai, Burgui for Munir, and Tomás Pina for Adrián Diéguez.
  • • Nicolás Pareja (Sevilla) and Adrián Diéguez (Alaves) were shown yellow cards.

Lineups

Sevilla

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 David Soria (G)
  • 21 N. Pareja
  • 3 M. Layún (D)
  • 5 C. Lenglet (D)
  • 15 S. N'Zonzi (M)
  • 22 F. Vázquez (M)
  • 17 Pablo Sarabia (M)
  • 7 Roque Mesa (M)
  • 24 Nolito (F)
  • 9 W. Ben Yedder (F)
  • 23 Sandro Ramírez (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 G. Pizarro
  • 20 L. Muriel
  • 36 José Alonso
  • 1 Sergio Rico
  • 8 Guilherme Arana
  • 31 Alejandro Pozo
  • 4 S. Kjær

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Fernando Pacheco (G)
  • 12 Rodrigo Ely (D)
  • 6 G. Maripán (D)
  • 26 Adrián Diéguez (D)
  • 32 Martín (D)
  • 22 M. Wakaso (M)
  • 16 D. Torres (M)
  • 14 Burgui (M)
  • 15 Bojan (F)
  • 7 Rubén Sobrino (F)
  • 29 E. Demirović (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Ibai Gómez
  • 24 Munir
  • 18 Tomás Pina
  • 19 Manu García
  • 5 Laguardia
  • 33 Aritz Castro

Timeline

  1. Sevilla
    28' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Ben Yedder · Assist: F. Vazquez
  2. Sevilla
    46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. N'Zonzi · On: Guido Pizarro
  3. Alaves
    61' Alaves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bojan · On: Ibai
  4. Alaves
    61' Alaves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Burgui · On: Munir
  5. Sevilla
    64' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Sandro Ramírez · On: L. Muriel
  6. Sevilla
    71' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Nicolás Pareja
  7. Alaves
    75' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Adrián Diéguez
  8. Alaves
    76' Alaves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Adrián Diéguez · On: Tomás Pina
  9. Sevilla
    81' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Pablo Sarabia
  10. Sevilla
    81' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Nolito · On: José Alonso
  11. Alaves
    84' Alaves Card · Yellow Card
    Tomás Pina

Match Stats

Stat Sevilla Alaves
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy 89% 81%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 20 10
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 609 390
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 8 4
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 61% 39%
Accurate Passes 544 314
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 4 7
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Wissam Ben Yedder's goal in the 28th minute gave Sevilla the lead and crucial momentum in the match.
  • ▸ The yellow cards to Nicolás Pareja and Adrián Diéguez in the second half marked a shift in the game's tempo, affecting both teams' ability to press and counter.