In a tense encounter, Sevilla managed to turn the game around against Athletic Bilbao, clinching a 2-1 victory. The Lions struck first when Robert Navarro netted a stunning goal in the 40th minute, giving Athletic a 1-0 lead before halftime.
Navarro showcased his skills with a brilliant solo run down the right flank, finishing with a precise shot into the bottom left corner, leaving the Sevilla keeper with no chance.
However, just before the break, Sevilla equalized through Peque Fernández from the penalty spot, scoring in the 42nd minute. The home side took control in the second half, with Akor Adams scoring the winning goal in the 55th minute, sealing the comeback.
Akor Adams was a standout performer for Sevilla, scoring one goal, taking three shots, and providing six successful passes. Similarly, Robert Navarro impressed for Athletic Bilbao, scoring once, completing 35 passes, and recovering four balls throughout the match.
Sevilla’s head coach, Matías Almeyda, opted for a 5-3-2 formation with Odysseas Vlachodimos guarding the net. The defensive line included Juanlu Sánchez, José Ángel Carmona, Nemanja Gudelj, Kike Salas, and Gabriel Suazo; while the midfield featured Djibril Sow, Lucien Agoumé, and Peque Fernández, with Akor Adams and Isaac Romero leading the attack.
On the other side, Athletic Bilbao’s coach, Ernesto Valverde, set up his team in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Unai Simón in goal and a defensive unit of Jesús Areso, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, and Yuri Berchiche. The midfield trio consisted of Iñigo Ruiz, Mikel Jauregizar, and Robert Navarro, with Urko Izeta operating as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by Francisco Hernández Maeso.
Looking ahead, Sevilla will face Mallorca away in their next fixture, while Athletic Bilbao will host Real Sociedad, marking a special derby as they meet their longstanding rivals.
As it stands, Sevilla is currently in 11th place in the league with 24 points, closely followed by Athletic Bilbao in 12th position, also with 24 points.
Substitutions for Sevilla
45’ 2T – Djibril Sow out for Andrés Castrín
57’ 2T – Gabriel Suazo out for Oso, Robert Navarro out for Nico Williams, Urko Izeta out for Asier Hierro, and Iñigo Ruiz out for Unai Gómez
80’ 2T – Peque Fernández out for Joan Jordán and Isaac Romero out for Chidera Ejuke
Yellow Cards for Sevilla:
16’ 2T Nemanja Gudelj (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 40’ 2T Joan Jordán (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Athletic Bilbao
71’ 2T – Mikel Jauregizar out for Mikel Vesga and Nemanja Gudelj out for Manuel Bueno
76’ 2T – Oihan Sancet out for Nicolás Serrano
Yellow Cards for Athletic Bilbao:
21’ 1T Iñigo Ruiz (Unsportsmanlike conduct)