Match report

Villarreal Stuns Sevilla with 2-1 Victory in La Liga

Sevilla
Sevilla
1–2
FT
Villarreal
Villarreal
Sep 23, 2025

Villarreal secured a memorable win against Sevilla with a 2-1 victory in La Liga, thanks to timely goals by T. Oluwaseyi and M. Solomon. Despite Djibril Sow's equalizer for the hosts, Villarreal held on to claim all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Sevilla 1-2 Villarreal
  • • T. Oluwaseyi scored the first goal for Villarreal at minute 17, assisted by S. Cardona.
  • • Djibril Sow equalized for Sevilla in the 51st minute.
  • • M. Solomon secured victory for Villarreal with a late goal at the 86th minute, assisted by G. Mikautadze.

Lineups

Sevilla

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Vlachodimos (G)
  • 3 C. Azpilicueta (D)
  • 32 Castrin (D)
  • 4 K. Salas (D)
  • 16 J. Sanchez (M)
  • 20 D. Sow (M)
  • 6 N. Gudelj (M)
  • 12 G. Suazo (M)
  • 24 A. Januzaj (F)
  • 9 A. Adams (F)
  • 21 C. Ejuke (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 O. Nyland
  • 2 J. A. Carmona
  • 5 T. Nianzou
  • 7 I. Romero
  • 10 A. Sanchez
  • 11 R. Vargas
  • 14 Peque
  • 15 F. Cardoso
  • 18 L. Agoume
  • 19 B. Mendy
  • 23 Marcao
  • 36 Oso

Villarreal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 A. Tenas (G)
  • 15 S. Mourino (D)
  • 4 R. Marin (D)
  • 12 R. Veiga (D)
  • 23 S. Cardona (D)
  • 14 S. Comesana (M)
  • 10 D. Parejo (M)
  • 18 P. Gueye (M)
  • 17 T. Buchanan (F)
  • 21 T. Oluwaseyi (F)
  • 20 A. Moleiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Luiz Junior
  • 13 D. Conde
  • 3 A. Altimira
  • 6 M. Solomon
  • 9 G. Mikautadze
  • 16 T. Partey
  • 19 N. Pepe
  • 24 A. Pedraza
  • 28 M. Barry
  • 29 I. Sierra
  • 32 H. Lopez

Timeline

  1. Sevilla
    ?' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Oso

    Argument

  2. Villarreal
    17' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Oluwaseyi · Assist: S. Cardona
  3. Villarreal
    28' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Santi Comesaña · On: A. Pedraza
  4. Villarreal
    42' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    P. Gueye

    Foul

  5. Villarreal
    47' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pedraza

    Foul

  6. Sevilla
    51' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    Djibril Sow
  7. Sevilla
    55' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andres Castrin · On: T. Nianzou
  8. Sevilla
    55' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Ejuke · On: Alexis Sánchez
  9. Sevilla
    59' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Januzaj · On: R. Vargas
  10. Villarreal
    69' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Moleiro · On: G. Mikautadze
  11. Villarreal
    69' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Oluwaseyi · On: N. Pepe
  12. Sevilla
    70' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    N. Gudelj

    Foul

  13. Sevilla
    71' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Sanchez · On: José Ángel Carmona
  14. Sevilla
    71' Sevilla subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Gudelj · On: B. Mendy
  15. Villarreal
    84' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Cardona · On: M. Solomon
  16. Villarreal
    84' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Parejo · On: T. Partey
  17. Villarreal
    85' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Marin

    Foul

  18. Villarreal
    86' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Solomon · Assist: G. Mikautadze

Match Stats

Stat Sevilla Villarreal
Fouls 17 14
Pass Accuracy 87% 81%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 599 324
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 2 5
xG 0.97 1.95
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 523 264
Shots Inside Box 10 11
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early lead by T. Oluwaseyi in the 17th minute set Villarreal on course for victory.
  • ▸ M. Solomon's late goal at the 86th minute sealed the win for Villarreal, despite Sevilla's efforts to equalize.