Sevilla vs Real Valladolid – Match Report

Date: 24/09/2024
Venue: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, Seville
Final Score: Sevilla 2-1 Real Valladolid

In an electrifying La Liga clash at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, Sevilla managed to pull off a last-minute victory over Real Valladolid, thanks to a late strike from Chidera Ejuke. The match had all the drama football fans crave, with goals in each half, tactical shifts, and a significant injury blow for Sevilla. The match was a hard-fought contest, as both teams looked to gain crucial points in their respective La Liga campaigns.

Sevilla took the lead just before halftime through Peque, who netted his first goal for the club. However, Real Valladolid responded early in the second half with a swift equalizer by Kike Pérez. The game seemed destined for a draw until Ejuke’s 84th-minute winner secured all three points for the home side.

Head to Head: Sevilla vs Real Valladolid

This encounter added another thrilling chapter to the long-standing rivalry between Sevilla and Real Valladolid. Historically, Sevilla has dominated the fixture, with Real Valladolid struggling to find victories at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. However, this fixture was anything but straightforward, with both teams showing grit and determination.

Sevilla vs Real Valladolid Lineups

Sevilla FC

• Formation: 4-3-3
• Starting XI:
  1. Ørjan Nyland (GK)
  2. José Ángel Carmona
  3. Loïc Badé
  4. Marcão
  5. Valentín Barco (Substituted by Kike Salas, 90′)
  6. Nemanja Gudelj
  7. Saúl Ñíguez (Substituted by Lucien Agoumé, 52′)
  8. Peque (Substituted by Gonzalo Montiel, 90′)
  9. Jesús Navas (Substituted by Suso, 60′)
  10. Dodi Lukébakio
  11. Kelechi Iheanacho (Substituted by Chidera Ejuke, 60′)
• Substitutes:
  12. Gonzalo Montiel
  13. Kike Salas
  14. Suso
  15. Lucien Agoumé
  16. Chidera Ejuke

Real Valladolid

• Formation: 4-4-2
• Starting XI:
  1. Karl Hein (GK)
  2. Luis Pérez
  3. Eray Cömert
  4. David Torres
  5. Lucas Rosa
  6. Stanko Juric (Substituted by Mamadou Sylla, 86′)
  7. Kike Pérez (Substituted by Raúl Moro, 56′)
  8. Mario Martín
  9. Darwin Machís (Substituted by Juanmi Latasa, 56′)
  10. Amath Ndiaye (Substituted by Iván Sánchez, 46′)
  11. Marcos André (Substituted by Víctor Meseguer, 72′)
• Substitutes:
  12. Víctor Meseguer
  13. Raúl Moro
  14. Mamadou Sylla
  15. Iván Sánchez
  16. Juanmi Latasa

Sevilla vs Real Valladolid  Match Summary

First Half: The match started slowly, with both teams struggling to create clear chances in the first 40 minutes. Sevilla gradually grew into the game, with Peque and Lukébakio combining well on the flanks. Just before the halftime whistle, Sevilla broke the deadlock. In the 45th minute, Peque fired home a left-footed shot from a Lukébakio cross, making it 1-0 to the home side.

Sevilla looked in control, heading into the break with 12 shots, keeping Valladolid’s defense under constant pressure. Peque’s goal was his first for Sevilla, and it gave the home side a well-deserved lead.

Sevilla vs Real Valladolid  Halftime Score: Sevilla 1-0 Real Valladolid

Second Half: The second half began with drama, as Sevilla’s Saúl Ñíguez was stretchered off due to injury in the 52nd minute. Just two minutes later, Real Valladolid equalized when Kike Pérez capitalized on a well-timed pass from Mario Martín, calmly slotting the ball into the back of the net to make it 1-1.

Sevilla had to react quickly, and coach José Luis Mendilibar made tactical changes by bringing on Ejuke and Suso, who brought fresh energy to the side. Lukébakio remained a threat on the wing, and Sevilla kept pushing for a winner. With five minutes to go, Ejuke made the difference, scoring the decisive goal after outpacing his marker and firing a low shot into the bottom left corner. The crowd erupted as Sevilla regained the lead.

Despite a late surge from Valladolid, Sevilla held on for the win, securing back-to-back victories at home.

Sevilla vs Real Valladolid  Full-time Score: Sevilla 2-1 Real Valladolid

Sevilla vs Real Valladolid Stats

Sevilla vs Real Valladolid Timeline

• 45′ Goal: Sevilla 1-0 Real Valladolid. Peque scores after connecting with a cross from Lukébakio, his first goal for Sevilla.
• 52′ Injury: Saúl Ñíguez (Sevilla) is stretchered off due to an injury.
• 55′ Goal: Sevilla 1-1 Real Valladolid. Kike Pérez levels the score for Real Valladolid with a calm finish.
• 84′ Goal: Sevilla 2-1 Real Valladolid. Ejuke breaks through the Valladolid defense and slots in a low shot to secure the win for Sevilla.
• 90’+7: Full-time. Sevilla claims all three points in a dramatic finish.

Sevilla vs Real Valladolid Impact on Points Table

With this win, Sevilla moves up the La Liga standings, edging closer to the European qualification spots. Meanwhile, Real Valladolid remains in the bottom half of the table, continuing their struggle for consistency.

Sevilla vs Real Valladolid  Player Achievements & Man of the Match

Man of the Match: Chidera Ejuke
Ejuke’s late goal and dynamic performance after coming on as a substitute earned him the Man of the Match award. His decisive strike in the dying minutes sealed a crucial victory for Sevilla.

FAQs on Sevilla vs Real Valladolid 

Q1: Who scored the winning goal for Sevilla on Sevilla vs Real Valladolid match?
A: Chidera Ejuke scored the winning goal in the 84th minute.

Q2: How did Real Valladolid equalize on Sevilla vs Real Valladolid match?
A: Kike Pérez equalized for Real Valladolid in the 55th minute with a close-range finish.

Q3: Who was the standout player for Sevilla on the Sevilla vs Real Valladolid match?
A: Chidera Ejuke, with his match-winning performance, was the standout player.

Sevilla’s 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid was a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Peque’s first-half strike and Ejuke’s late winner secured a vital win for Sevilla, propelling them higher in the La Liga standings. Despite Real Valladolid’s resilience, Sevilla’s tactical changes and determination were enough to grind out the result.