A thrilling showdown unfolded at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium as Sevilla and Elche played to a 2-2 draw in a gripping encounter on Matchday 4 of the league.
Sevilla opened the scoring in the 27th minute, with Isaac Romero sending a precise shot into the net. However, Elche responded bravely, netting two goals during the second half: André Silva found the back of the net shortly after the break at the 53rd minute, and Rafael Mir added another in the 72nd minute through a free-kick to take the lead.
Sevilla’s resilience shone through as Matías Almeyda’s side managed to equalize in the 84th minute, thanks to a stunning finish from Peque Fernández, who scored after a well-placed cross by Alexis Sánchez.
Peque Fernández’s remarkable performance earned him the accolade of the match’s standout player. Not only did he score a crucial goal, but he also successfully completed two key passes.
Rafael Mir also had an impressive outing, contributing to Elche’s efforts with a goal, two shots on target, and nine successful passes during the match.
Sevilla’s coach, Matías Almeyda, lined up a 4-3-3 formation, with Orjan Nyland in goal; Juanlu Sánchez, Tanguy Nianzou, Marcão, and César Azpilicueta in defense; Lucien Agoumé, Nemanja Gudelj, and Batista Mendy in midfield; and Alfon González, Isaac Romero, and Ruben Vargas in attack.
Meanwhile, Eder Sarabia’s side adopted a 5-3-2 formation, featuring goalkeeper Matías Dituro; a defensive line of Álvaro Núñez, Víctor Chust, David Affengruber, Pedro Bigas, and Adriá Pedrosa; a midfield trio of Ali Houary, Aleix Febas, and Martim Neto; with Rafael Mir and André Silva spearheading the attack.
The referee for the match was Javier Alberola Rojas.
Looking ahead, Sevilla will face Alavés in their next match, while Elche is set to host Real Oviedo.
As a result, Sevilla currently sits in 11th place in the league with 4 points, whereas Elche occupies the 6th position with 6 points.
Sevilla Substitutions
60’ 2nd Half – Tanguy Nianzou was replaced by Andrés Castrín, Nemanja Gudelj was substituted for Alexis Sánchez, and Alfon González made way for Gabriel Suazo.
78’ 2nd Half – Ruben Vargas was brought off for Peque Fernández, and Juanlu Sánchez was replaced by Adnan Januzaj.
Yellow Cards for Sevilla:
8’ 1st Half – Lucien Agoumé (Fouling an opponent), 43’ 1st Half – Isaac Romero (Unsporting behavior), 6’ 2nd Half – Tanguy Nianzou, 47’ 2nd Half – Matías Almeyda (Insulting or disputing the referee), and 47’ 2nd Half – César Azpilicueta (Fouling an opponent).
Elche Substitutions
59’ 2nd Half – Ali Houary was substituted for Rodrigo Mendoza.
79’ 2nd Half – Rafael Mir was replaced by Alvaro Rodriguez, and Víctor Chust made way for Héctor Fort.
87’ 2nd Half – Adriá Pedrosa was substituted for Léo Pétrot, and Martim Neto was replaced by John Donald.
Yellow Cards for Elche:
44’ 1st Half – Víctor Chust (Unsporting behaviour), 37’ 2nd Half – Adriá Pedrosa (Fouling an opponent), and 48’ 2nd Half – John Donald.