Match report

Sevilla Stuns Villarreal 3-2 in La Liga Showdown

Villarreal
Villarreal
2–3
FT
Sevilla
Sevilla
May 13, 2026

Sevilla emerged victorious in a thrilling La Liga clash against Villarreal, turning the game around with three second-half goals. Villarreal started strong, with G. Moreno and G. Mikautadze scoring early to give them a 2-0 lead. However, Oso, K. Salas, and A. Adams responded for Sevilla, sealing a 3-2 comeback victory. The match saw several key substitutions and tactical shifts that influenced the game's momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Villarreal led 2-0 with goals from G. Moreno (13') and G. Mikautadze (20')
  • • Sevilla equalized through Oso (36') and K. Salas (45')
  • • A. Adams scored the winning goal for Sevilla (72')
  • • Substitutions played a crucial role in the game's progression
  • • A. Perez received a yellow card for Villarreal (81')
  • • Sevilla's J. Ángel Carmona also received a yellow card (90'+3)

Lineups

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 25 A. Tenas (G)
  • 3 A. Freeman (D)
  • 6 P. Navarro (D)
  • 12 R. Veiga (D)
  • 24 A. Pedraza (D)
  • 19 N. Pepe (M)
  • 10 D. Parejo (M)
  • 18 P. Gueye (M)
  • 20 A. Moleiro (M)
  • 7 G. Moreno (F)
  • 9 G. Mikautadze (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Luiz Junior
  • 14 S. Comesana
  • 2 L. Costa
  • 23 S. Cardona
  • 5 W. Kambwala
  • 15 S. Mourino
  • 16 T. Partey
  • 22 A. Perez
  • 11 A. Gonzalez
  • 17 T. Buchanan
  • 4 R. Marin
  • 21 T. Oluwaseyi

Sevilla

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 2 J. A. Carmona (D)
  • 3 C. Azpilicueta (D)
  • 4 K. Salas (D)
  • 12 G. Suazo (D)
  • 36 Oso (D)
  • 11 R. Vargas (M)
  • 18 L. Agoume (M)
  • 20 D. Sow (M)
  • 9 A. Adams (F)
  • 17 N. Maupay (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 O. Nyland
  • 10 A. Sanchez
  • 6 N. Gudelj
  • 21 C. Ejuke
  • 5 T. Nianzou
  • 15 F. Cardoso
  • 24 A. Januzaj
  • 8 Joan Jordan
  • 19 B. Mendy
  • 14 Peque
  • 16 J. Sanchez
  • 32 Castrin

Timeline

  1. Villarreal
    13' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Moreno · Assist: G. Mikautadze
  2. Villarreal
    20' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Mikautadze · Assist: A. Moleiro
  3. Sevilla
    36' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    Oso · Assist: Lucien Agoumé
  4. Sevilla
    45' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Salas · Assist: R. Vargas
  5. Villarreal
    60' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Gueye · On: T. Partey
  6. Villarreal
    60' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Pepe · On: T. Buchanan
  7. Sevilla
    68' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Vargas · On: J. Sanchez
  8. Villarreal
    70' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Parejo · On: Santi Comesaña
  9. Villarreal
    70' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: A. Perez
  10. Sevilla
    72' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Maupay · On: Alexis Sánchez
  11. Sevilla
    72' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Adams · Assist: Djibril Sow
  12. Villarreal
    81' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    A. Perez

    Foul

  13. Sevilla
    86' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Djibril Sow · On: N. Gudelj
  14. Sevilla
    86' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Adams · On: Andres Castrin
  15. Sevilla
    90'+3 Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    José Ángel Carmona

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Villarreal Sevilla
Fouls 11 9
Pass Accuracy 90% 85%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 13
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 553 326
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 0.83 0.87
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented -0.32 -0.32
Accurate Passes 499 276
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sevilla's goal by Oso in the 36th minute marked the turning point, giving them the momentum to push for more goals
  • ▸ K. Salas's goal at the half-time whistle (45') tied the game, setting the stage for Sevilla's comeback
  • ▸ A. Adams' decisive goal (72') shifted the momentum decisively in favor of Sevilla, securing their victory in the match