Match report
Sevilla Secures Victory Over Athletic Club with Late Penalty (2-1) - La Liga
Sevilla
2–1
FT
Athletic Club
Jan 24, 2026
In an intense match at the Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, Sevilla overcame Athletic Club to secure a crucial 2-1 victory. Goals from Peque and A. Adams in the second half secured all three points for Sevilla as they held off a resilient Athletic Club side.
Key Facts
- • Sevilla defeated Athletic Club with a final score of 2-1.
- • R. Navarro scored the first goal for Athletic Club at minute 40.
- • Peque equalized for Sevilla in the 42nd minute, assisted by J. Sanchez.
- • Aitor Paredes had a controversial goal disallowed via VAR in the 24th minute.
- • A. Adams converted a penalty kick to seal victory for Sevilla at minute 56.
Lineups
Sevilla
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
- 2 J. A. Carmona (D)
- 6 N. Gudelj (D)
- 4 K. Salas (D)
- 16 J. Sanchez (M)
- 18 L. Agoume (M)
- 20 D. Sow (M)
- 12 G. Suazo (M)
- 14 Peque (F)
- 7 I. Romero (F)
- 9 A. Adams (F)
Substitutes
- 13 O. Nyland
- 31 A. Flores
- 8 Joan Jordan
- 15 F. Cardoso
- 21 C. Ejuke
- 22 F. Gattoni
- 26 A. Costa
- 28 M. Bueno
- 29 M. Sierra
- 32 Castrin
- 36 Oso
Athletic Club
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 U. Simon (G)
- 12 J. Areso (D)
- 3 D. Vivian (D)
- 4 A. Paredes (D)
- 17 Y. Berchiche (D)
- 16 I. Ruiz de Galarreta (M)
- 18 M. Jauregizar (M)
- 23 R. Navarro (M)
- 8 O. Sancet (M)
- 7 A. Berenguer (M)
- 25 Izeta (F)
Substitutes
- 27 A. Padilla
- 2 A. Gorosabel
- 6 M. Vesga
- 10 N. Williams
- 19 A. Boiro
- 20 U. Gomez
- 22 N. Serrano
- 30 A. Rego
- 31 A. Hierro
- 34 J. De Luis
- 44 S. Sanchez
- 47 I. Monreal
Timeline
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21' Athletic Club Card · Yellow CardI. Ruiz de GalarretaFoul
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24' Sevilla Var · Goal cancelledAitor Paredes -
40' Athletic Club Goal · Normal GoalR. Navarro -
42' Sevilla Goal · Normal GoalPeque · Assist: J. Sanchez -
46' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1Off: Djibril Sow · On: Andres Castrin -
54' Sevilla Var · Penalty confirmedGabriel Suazo -
56' Sevilla Goal · PenaltyA. Adams -
57' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 2Off: Izeta · On: A. Hierro -
57' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Navarro · On: Nico Williams -
58' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 3Off: I. Ruiz de Galarreta · On: U. Gomez -
62' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardN. GudeljFoul
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72' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 4Off: Mikel Jauregizar · On: M. Vesga -
73' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Gudelj · On: M. Bueno -
77' Athletic Club subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Sancet · On: N. Serrano -
81' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4Off: Peque · On: Joan Jordan -
81' Sevilla subst · Substitution 5Off: Isaac Romero · On: C. Ejuke -
86' Sevilla Card · Yellow CardJoan JordanFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sevilla | Athletic Club |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 68% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 15 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 372 | 358 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | 2.07 | 2.14 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 7 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 278 | 245 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Athletic Club took an early lead through R. Navarro, but were pegged back by Peque's equalizer just minutes later.
- ▸ The match turned decisively in favor of Sevilla when the VAR confirmed a penalty, leading to A. Adams' decisive goal that sealed the victory.