Match report
Sevilla Secures 2-1 La Liga Win Over Espanyol
Sevilla
2–1
FT
Espanyol
May 9, 2026
Sevilla overcame a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Espanyol in their La Liga clash. The victory was sealed with goals from Andres Castrin and A. Adams in the second half, turning around an early deficit set by T. Dolan for Espanyol. Sevilla's resilience and tactical adjustments proved decisive in their fight for a top half finish.
Key Facts
- • T. Dolan scored for Espanyol at 56 minutes.
- • Sevilla's goals came from Andres Castrin (82') and A. Adams (90'+1).
- • U. Gonzalez received a yellow card for Espanyol at 26 minutes.
- • Sevilla made multiple substitutions, including Isaac Romero and Lucien Agoumé.
Lineups
Sevilla
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Odysseas Vlachodimos (G)
- 2 José Ángel Carmona (D)
- 32 Andres Castrin (D)
- 4 Kike Salas (D)
- 12 Gabriel Suazo (D)
- 11 Ruben Vargas (M)
- 18 Lucien Agoumé (M)
- 6 Nemanja Gudelj (M)
- 21 Chidera Ejuke (M)
- 17 Neal Maupay (F)
- 7 Isaac Romero (F)
Substitutes
- 10 Alexis Sánchez
- 20 Djibril Sow
- 16 Juanlu Sánchez
- 36 Oso
- 9 Akor Adams
- 13 Ørjan Nyland
- 5 Tanguy Nianzou
- 3 César Azpilicueta
- 8 Joan Jordán
- 19 Batista Mendy
- 24 Adnan Januzaj
- 14 Peque Fernández
Espanyol
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 Marko Dmitrović (G)
- 23 Omar El Hilali (D)
- 5 Fernando Calero (D)
- 6 Leandro Cabrera (D)
- 22 Carlos Romero (D)
- 4 Urko González (M)
- 8 Edu Expósito (M)
- 2 Rubén Sánchez (M)
- 14 Ramón Terrats (M)
- 24 Tyrhys Dolan (M)
- 9 Roberto Fernández (F)
Substitutes
- 18 Charles Pickel
- 12 Jose Salinas
- 17 Jofre Carreras
- 1 Angel Fortuno
- 38 Clemens Riedel
- 15 Miguel Rubio
- 20 Antoniu Roca
- 11 Pere Milla
- 10 Pol Lozano
- 28 Ferran Gomez
- 32 Lluc Castell
- 19 Kike García
Timeline
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26' Espanyol Card · Yellow CardU. Gonzalez
Holding
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46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1Off: Isaac Romero · On: Alexis Sánchez
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46' Sevilla Var · Goal Disallowed - offsideAlexis Sánchez
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56' Espanyol Goal · Normal GoalT. Dolan · Assist: R. Fernandez Jaen
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58' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2Off: Lucien Agoumé · On: Djibril Sow
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61' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardJosé Ángel Carmona
Foul
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64' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3Off: Gabriel Suazo · On: Oso
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64' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4Off: José Ángel Carmona · On: J. Sanchez
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66' Espanyol subst · Substitution 1Off: Rubén Sánchez · On: C. Pickel
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73' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardDjibril Sow
Foul
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75' Espanyol subst · Substitution 2Off: Carlos Romero · On: J. Salinas
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75' Espanyol subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Terrats · On: Jofre
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75' Sevilla subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Vargas · On: A. Adams
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82' Sevilla Goal · Normal GoalAndres Castrin · Assist: Djibril Sow
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83' Espanyol subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Fernandez Jaen · On: K. Garcia
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83' Espanyol subst · Substitution 5Off: Exposito · On: P. Lozano
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90'+1 Sevilla Goal · Normal GoalA. Adams · Assist: Alexis Sánchez
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90'+9 Sevilla Card · Yellow CardAndres Castrin
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Match Stats
| Stat | Sevilla | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 17 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% | 60% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 9 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 426 | 230 |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| xG | 1.50 | 0.41 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Goals Prevented | -1.00 | -1.00 |
| Accurate Passes | 332 | 138 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 5 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Alexis Sánchez's goal was disallowed for offside in the 46th minute, a turning point that could have shifted the momentum early.
- ▸ Andres Castrin's goal at 82 minutes marked a crucial equalizer for Sevilla, setting the stage for their late victory.
- ▸ A. Adams' late goal in the 90th minute sealed Sevilla's victory and secured a vital three points in La Liga.