Match report

Sevilla Defeats Leicester 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Sevilla
Sevilla
2–1
FT
Leicester
Leicester
Feb 22, 2017

Sevilla held off Leicester to secure a 2-1 victory in their UEFA Champions League clash, with Pablo Sarabia and J. Correa scoring the decisive goals. The Foxes found a late consolation through Jamie Vardy, but it wasn't enough to prevent Sevilla from advancing. Both teams showed strong intent, but Sevilla's early goal and second-half effort sealed the win.

Key Facts

  • • Pablo Sarabia scored the opening goal for Sevilla in the 25th minute.
  • • J. Correa added a second for Sevilla in the 62nd minute.
  • • Jamie Vardy scored for Leicester in the 73rd minute.
  • • Sevilla had two yellow cards, one for S. Escudero and one for Daniel Carriço.

Lineups

Sevilla

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Rico (G)
  • 23 A. Rami (D)
  • 3 Mariano (D)
  • 18 Sergio Escudero (D)
  • 45 C. Lenglet (D)
  • 10 S. Nasri (M)
  • 15 S. N'Zonzi (M)
  • 17 Pablo Sarabia (M)
  • 20 Vitolo (M)
  • 11 J. Correa (M)
  • 16 S. Jovetić (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 Daniel Carriço
  • 8 Iborra
  • 4 M. Kranevitter
  • 9 L. Vietto
  • 12 W. Ben Yedder
  • 13 David Soria
  • 22 F. Vázquez

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 6 R. Huth (D)
  • 28 C. Fuchs (D)
  • 17 D. Simpson (D)
  • 5 W. Morgan (D)
  • 25 W. Ndidi (M)
  • 11 M. Albrighton (M)
  • 4 D. Drinkwater (M)
  • 7 A. Musa (F)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (M)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 D. Gray
  • 13 D. Amartey
  • 3 B. Chilwell
  • 10 A. King
  • 20 S. Okazaki
  • 21 R. Zieler
  • 29 Y. Benalouane

Timeline

  1. Sevilla
    25' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    Pablo Sarabia · Assist: S. Escudero
  2. Sevilla
    55' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Clément Lenglet · On: Daniel Carriço
  3. Leicester
    58' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Musa · On: D. Gray
  4. Sevilla
    62' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Correa · Assist: S. Jovetić
  5. Sevilla
    63' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Correa · On: Iborra
  6. Leicester
    73' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vardy · Assist: D. Drinkwater
  7. Sevilla
    77' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    S. Escudero
  8. Leicester
    88' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Albrighton · On: Daniel Amartey
  9. Sevilla
    90' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Carriço

Match Stats

Stat Sevilla Leicester
Fouls 6 9
Pass Accuracy 86% 65%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 22 7
Corners 8 1
Total Passes 656 252
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 564 164
Shots Inside Box 13 1
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 9 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Pablo Sarabia's early goal in the 25th minute set the tone for Sevilla, giving them a strong start and confidence to dominate the match.
  • ▸ J. Correa's goal in the 62nd minute was crucial in securing a two-goal cushion, which Leicester struggled to overcome despite Jamie Vardy's late goal.