Match report
Sevilla Defeats Alaves 1-0 in La Liga Clash
Sevilla
1–0
FT
Alaves
May 23, 2021
Sevilla held off Alaves to secure a 1-0 victory in their La Liga encounter. The decisive moment came in the 90th minute when Papu Gomez netted the game-winning goal, ensuring Sevilla's three points in the fiercely contested match.
Key Facts
- • Papu Gomez scored the winning goal for Sevilla in the 90th minute (90+2)
- • Aleix Vidal received a yellow card for Sevilla in the 29th minute
- • Sevilla made five substitutions, including Ivan Rakitić and Óscar Rodríguez
- • Alaves made five substitutions, including Joselu and Lucas Pérez
- • Sevilla's substitute, Papu Gomez, was the match-winner
Lineups
Sevilla
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Tomáš Vaclík (G)
- 17 Aleix Vidal (D)
- 12 Jules Koundé (D)
- 4 Karim Rekik (D)
- 18 Sergio Escudero (D)
- 8 Joan Jordán (M)
- 6 Nemanja Gudelj (M)
- 22 Franco Vázquez (M)
- 7 Suso (F)
- 15 Youssef En-Nesyri (F)
- 5 Lucas Ocampos (F)
Substitutes
- 13 Bono
- 31 Javier Díaz
- 16 Jesús Navas
- 3 Sergi Gómez
- 2 Joris Gnagnon
- 10 Ivan Rakitić
- 25 Fernando
- 14 Óscar Rodríguez
- 21 Óliver Torres
- 9 Luuk de Jong
- 24 Alejandro Gómez
- 11 Munir El Haddadi
Alaves
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 Antonio Sivera (G)
- 23 Ximo Navarro (D)
- 2 Alberto Rodríguez (D)
- 22 Florian Lejeune (D)
- 3 Rubén Duarte (D)
- 20 Pere Pons (M)
- 8 Tomás Pina (M)
- 19 Manu García (M)
- 37 Facundo Pellistri (F)
- 10 John Guidetti (F)
- 16 Edgar Méndez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Fernando Pacheco
- 5 Víctor Laguardia
- 21 Martín Aguirregabiria
- 11 Luis Rioja
- 6 Rodrigo Battaglia
- 29 Borja Sainz
- 30 Abdallahi Mahmoud
- 9 Joselu
- 7 Lucas Pérez
Timeline
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29' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardAleix Vidal
Tripping
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56' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1Off: Ivan Rakitić · On: L. Ocampos
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56' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2Off: Óscar Rodríguez · On: Joan Jordan
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56' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3Off: Óliver Torres · On: F. Vazquez
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67' Alaves subst · Substitution 1Off: Joselu · On: P. Pons
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67' Alaves subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Rioja · On: F. Pellistri
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72' Alaves subst · Substitution 3Off: Fernando Pacheco · On: Antonio Sivera
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74' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4Off: L. de Jong · On: Suso
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74' Sevilla subst · Substitution 5Off: Papu Gomez · On: S. Escudero
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78' Alaves subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Battaglia · On: Edgar Méndez
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78' Alaves subst · Substitution 5Off: Lucas Pérez · On: J. Guidetti
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85' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardUnknown player
Not on pitch, Unsportsmanlike conduct
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90'+2 Sevilla Goal · Normal GoalPapu Gomez · Assist: Óliver Torres
Match Stats
| Stat | Sevilla | Alaves |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 74% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 629 | 268 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 8 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Accurate Passes | 562 | 198 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 5 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sevilla's strategic substitutions in the 56th minute, including Ivan Rakitić and Óscar Rodríguez, provided a fresh offensive thrust.
- ▸ The late goal by Papu Gomez in the 90th minute shifted the momentum decisively in favor of Sevilla, sealing their victory.