Match report

Sevilla 1–1 Rayo Vallecano: La Liga Draw in Tense Encounter

Sevilla
Sevilla
1–1
FT
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Mar 8, 2026

Sevilla held off a spirited Rayo Vallecano side to secure a 1–1 draw in a match filled with tactical battles and missed opportunities. Sevilla took the lead early through a goal from A. Adams, but Rayo Vallecano showed resilience, equalizing through Pacha in the second half. Both teams struggled to find the breakthrough in the final third, with key substitutions and yellow cards marking significant moments in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Sevilla led early through A. Adams (13')
  • • Rayo Vallecano equalized through Pacha (50')
  • • N. Gudelj (2'), F. Perez (59'), Florian Lejeune (65'), and Andrei Rațiu (85') received yellow cards
  • • Substitutions included José Ángel Carmona (59') and C. Ejuke (68') for Sevilla, and I. Akhomach (58'), Álvaro García (67'), and Alemao (86') for Rayo Vallecano

Lineups

Sevilla

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 3 C. Azpilicueta (D)
  • 5 T. Nianzou (D)
  • 6 N. Gudelj (D)
  • 4 K. Salas (D)
  • 16 J. Sanchez (M)
  • 18 L. Agoume (M)
  • 20 D. Sow (M)
  • 36 Oso (M)
  • 9 A. Adams (F)
  • 10 A. Sanchez (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 O. Nyland
  • 21 C. Ejuke
  • 28 M. Bueno
  • 29 M. Sierra
  • 15 F. Cardoso
  • 24 A. Januzaj
  • 8 Joan Jordan
  • 19 B. Mendy
  • 22 F. Gattoni
  • 7 I. Romero
  • 2 J. A. Carmona
  • 32 Castrin

Rayo Vallecano

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Batalla (G)
  • 2 A. Ratiu (D)
  • 24 F. Lejeune (D)
  • 32 N. Mendy (D)
  • 22 Pacha (D)
  • 23 O. Valentin (M)
  • 14 C. Martin (M)
  • 15 G. Gumbau (M)
  • 7 I. Palazon (M)
  • 21 F. Perez (M)
  • 19 J. de Frutos (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Cardenas
  • 8 O. Trejo
  • 17 U. Lopez
  • 18 A. Garcia
  • 5 Luiz Felipe
  • 4 P. Diaz
  • 9 Alemao
  • 3 P. Chavarria
  • 12 I. Akhomach
  • 20 I. Balliu
  • 11 R. Nteka
  • 10 S. Camello

Timeline

  1. Sevilla
    2' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    N. Gudelj

    Foul

  2. Sevilla
    13' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adams · Assist: C. Azpilicueta
  3. Rayo Vallecano
    50' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal Goal
    Pacha · Assist: F. Perez
  4. Rayo Vallecano
    58' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. de Frutos · On: I. Akhomach
  5. Rayo Vallecano
    59' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    F. Perez

    Foul

  6. Sevilla
    59' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Azpilicueta · On: José Ángel Carmona
  7. Rayo Vallecano
    65' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    Florian Lejeune

    Foul

  8. Rayo Vallecano
    67' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Martin · On: Unai López
  9. Rayo Vallecano
    67' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Gumbau · On: Álvaro García
  10. Sevilla
    68' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexis Sánchez · On: C. Ejuke
  11. Sevilla
    84' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Djibril Sow · On: B. Mendy
  12. Rayo Vallecano
    85' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow Card
    Andrei Rațiu

    Foul

  13. Rayo Vallecano
    86' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Palazon · On: P. Diaz
  14. Rayo Vallecano
    86' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Perez · On: Alemao

Match Stats

Stat Sevilla Rayo Vallecano
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 74% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 283 395
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 2 2
xG 1.00 0.35
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 209 323
Shots Inside Box 7 2
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Adams' early goal (13') gave Sevilla the initial advantage, setting the tone for a dominant start
  • ▸ Pacha's equalizer (50') was a crucial moment for Rayo Vallecano, shifting momentum and leading to a more balanced second half