Match report
Elche Hold Off Sevilla for 2–2 Draw in La Liga
Elche
2–2
FT
Sevilla
Jan 19, 2026
Elche secured a hard-fought 2–2 draw against Sevilla at home in their La Liga clash on Thursday night. Aleix Febas put Elche ahead early with an assist from M. Neto, followed by G. Valera’s goal to extend the lead. However, A. Adams of Sevilla found the back of the net twice – once in regular play and another from a penalty kick – ensuring the visitors took away a point.
Key Facts
- • Aleix Febas scored Elche's first goal at 14 minutes, assisted by M. Neto.
- • G. Valera netted Elche's second goal in the 55th minute with an assist from M. Aguado.
- • A. Adams of Sevilla equalized with a goal in the 75th minute and sealed the draw from a penalty kick in the 90th minute.
Lineups
Elche
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 13 I. Pena (G)
- 17 Josan (D)
- 23 V. Chust (D)
- 22 D. Affengruber (D)
- 21 L. Petrot (D)
- 11 G. Valera (D)
- 19 G. Diangana (M)
- 8 M. Aguado (M)
- 14 A. Febas (M)
- 16 M. Neto (M)
- 20 A. Rodriguez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. Dituro
- 45 A. Iturbe
- 3 A. Pedrosa
- 4 B. Diaby
- 5 F. Redondo Solari
- 7 Y. Santiago
- 9 Andre Silva
- 30 R. Mendoza
- 31 D. Delgado
- 26 B. Sina
- 32 A. Boayar
- 38 A. Sanchez
Sevilla
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
- 2 J. A. Carmona (D)
- 6 N. Gudelj (D)
- 4 K. Salas (D)
- 16 J. Sanchez (M)
- 20 D. Sow (M)
- 19 B. Mendy (M)
- 36 Oso (M)
- 18 L. Agoume (F)
- 14 Peque (F)
- 7 I. Romero (F)
Substitutes
- 13 O. Nyland
- 31 A. Flores
- 5 T. Nianzou
- 8 Joan Jordan
- 9 A. Adams
- 12 G. Suazo
- 15 F. Cardoso
- 21 C. Ejuke
- 28 M. Bueno
- 29 M. Sierra
- 32 Castrin
Timeline
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14' Elche Goal · Normal GoalAleix Febas · Assist: M. Neto -
21' Elche Card · Yellow CardV. ChustFoul
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46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Sanchez · On: T. Nianzou -
46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2Off: Peque · On: A. Adams -
55' Elche Goal · Normal GoalG. Valera · Assist: M. Aguado -
59' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardB. MendyFoul
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63' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3Off: Isaac Romero · On: C. Ejuke -
63' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4Off: Djibril Sow · On: M. Sierra -
67' Elche subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Neto · On: Rodrigo Mendoza -
67' Sevilla subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: Gabriel Suazo -
68' Elche subst · Substitution 2Off: Josan · On: B. Diaby -
68' Elche subst · Substitution 3Off: G. Diangana · On: Yago Santiago -
75' Sevilla Goal · Normal GoalA. Adams -
80' Elche Card · Yellow CardYago SantiagoFoul
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80' Elche subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Valera · On: A. Pedrosa -
87' Elche subst · Substitution 5Off: Aleix Febas · On: Federico Redondo -
90'+4 Elche Card · Yellow CardB. DiabyFoul
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90' Sevilla Goal · PenaltyA. Adams
Match Stats
| Stat | Elche | Sevilla |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 79% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 25 |
| Corners | 9 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 334 | 328 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 8 |
| xG | 1.54 | 3.00 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 11 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 248 | 260 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 13 |
| Saves | 6 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 12 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Elche took an early lead through Aleix Febas, but A. Adams' late goals kept the match alive for Sevilla.
- ▸ The penalty awarded to Sevilla with only minutes remaining proved crucial in securing a draw.