The match between Valencia and Sevilla ended in a stalemate, with both teams scoring one goal in what was a thrilling encounter on matchday 15 of La Liga.
Sevilla took the lead in the 57th minute when César Tárrega inadvertently put the ball into his own net. However, Valencia’s Hugo Duro found the equalizer just two minutes later, showcasing his striking prowess to level the score at 1-1.
Duro’s performance was instrumental, as he emerged as the standout player of the match, scoring one goal, attempting three shots on target, and completing four key passes.
On the defensive end, Sevilla’s Andrés Castrín made a significant impact, contributing by winning two tackles and clearing the ball from danger five times.
Valencia’s coach, Carlos Corberán, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, starting with Julen Agirrezabala in goal; Thierry Correia, César Tárrega, José Copete, and José Luis Gayà in defense; Luis Rioja, Pepelu, Javi Guerra, and Arnaut Danjuma in midfield; and Hugo Duro alongside André Almeida up front.
Meanwhile, Matías Almeyda set his Sevilla squad in a 5-4-1 formation, featuring Odysseas Vlachodimos as the keeper; José Ángel Carmona, César Azpilicueta, Nemanja Gudelj, Andrés Castrín, and Joaquin Martinez in the backline; Djibril Sow, Lucien Agoumé, Batista Mendy, and Peque Fernández in midfield; with Akor Adams leading the attack.
The match, officiated by Guillermo Cuadra Fernández, highlighted both teams’ strengths and weaknesses as they vie for league points.
Following this draw, Valencia finds themselves with 15 points, placing them in 15th position, while Sevilla trails closely behind with 17 points, sitting at 12th in the standings.
Substitutions for Valencia:
- 61’ – Javi Guerra was substituted for Lucas Beltrán
- 62’ – Arnaut Danjuma came off for Diego López and André Almeida for Filip Ugrinic
- 67’ – Luis Rioja was replaced by Largie Ramazani
- 76’ – José Luis Gayà went off for Jesús Vázquez
Yellow cards for Valencia:
- 28’ – José Copete (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 42’ – Thierry Correia (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 51’ – César Tárrega (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Sevilla:
- 79’ – Peque Fernández was substituted for Joan Jordán
- 84’ – Joaquin Martinez went off for Alfon González
- 85’ – Lucien Agoumé was replaced by Alexis Sánchez
Yellow cards for Sevilla:
- 22’ – Peque Fernández (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 27’ – Matías Almeyda (Insulting or disapproving the referee)
- 29’ – César Azpilicueta (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 30’ – Nemanja Gudelj (Repetition of fouls)
- 36’ – Lucien Agoumé (Arguing with an opponent)
- 43’ – Andrés Castrín (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 49’ – José Ángel Carmona (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Next up, Valencia will face Atlético de Madrid away, while Sevilla will host Real Oviedo at home.