Match report

Sevilla Defeats Ujpest 3-1 in UEFA Europa League Opener

Ujpest
Ujpest
1–3
FT
Sevilla
Sevilla
Aug 2, 2018

Sevilla demonstrated their dominance in the UEFA Europa League with a 3-1 victory over Ujpest. The Spanish side, led by Pablo Sarabia, who scored twice, took control early on. Despite Ujpest's late goal by D. Zsótér, Sevilla's final goal by L. Muriel sealed the win. The match showcased Sevilla's tactical superiority and their ability to capitalize on Ujpest's defensive errors.

Key Facts

  • • Sevilla defeated Ujpest 3-1 in the UEFA Europa League
  • • Pablo Sarabia scored two goals for Sevilla (35', 50')
  • • L. Muriel scored the third goal for Sevilla at 83'
  • • Ujpest's D. Zsótér scored the consolation goal at 77'
  • • Sevilla made multiple substitutions, including Nolito, W. Ben Yedder, and É. Banega
  • • Alasanne Diallo of Ujpest received a yellow card at 69'

Lineups

Ujpest

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Pajović (G)
  • 21 B. Balázs (M)
  • 19 M. Bojović (D)
  • 5 R. Litauszki (D)
  • 68 D. Bureković (D)
  • 26 D. Nagy (M)
  • 18 B. Sanković (M)
  • 14 A. Diallo (M)
  • 6 O. Nwobodo (M)
  • 86 S. Novothny (F)
  • 10 D. Zsótér (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 P. Tischler
  • 2 K. Szűcs
  • 17 R. Horj
  • 35 B. Gundel-Takács
  • 99 V. Angelov

Sevilla

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Sergio Rico (G)
  • 25 G. Mercado (D)
  • 6 Daniel Carriço (D)
  • 18 Sergio Escudero (D)
  • 2 S. Corchia (D)
  • 3 Sergi Gómez (D)
  • 10 É. Banega (M)
  • 22 F. Vázquez (M)
  • 17 Pablo Sarabia (M)
  • 26 Pejiño
  • 9 W. Ben Yedder (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Nolito
  • 14 L. Muriel
  • 7 Roque Mesa
  • 16 Jesús Navas
  • 23 Guilherme Arana
  • 28 Marc Gual
  • 32 Juan Soriano

Timeline

  1. Sevilla
    35' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    Pablo Sarabia
  2. Sevilla
    50' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    Pablo Sarabia
  3. Sevilla
    65' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Pablo Sarabia · On: Nolito
  4. Ujpest
    66' Ujpest subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Novothny · On: P. Tischler
  5. Sevilla
    66' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Ben Yedder · On: L. Muriel
  6. Ujpest
    67' Ujpest subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dániel Nagy · On: K. Szűcs
  7. Ujpest
    69' Ujpest Card · Yellow Card
    Alasanne Diallo
  8. Sevilla
    72' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: É. Banega · On: Roque Mesa
  9. Ujpest
    77' Ujpest Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Zsótér
  10. Sevilla
    83' Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Muriel
  11. Ujpest
    89' Ujpest subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Róbert Litauszki · On: R. Horj

Match Stats

Stat Ujpest Sevilla
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 13
Corners 3 10
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 7
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Pablo Sarabia's early goals in the 35th and 50th minutes set the tone for Sevilla's victory over Ujpest
  • ▸ Sevilla's third goal by L. Muriel in the 83rd minute sealed the match, despite Ujpest's late effort
  • ▸ Ujpest's substitution of D. Zsótér in the 67th minute resulted in a consolation goal at 77', but could not prevent the loss