Sevilla started the league season with a win against Rayo Vallecano at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. The Andalusians came back with two penalties the early goal of Álvaro García, playing the last minutes of the match with a man less due to the expulsion of Kike Salas after a foul on De Frutos. Jon Guridi and Peque scored from the penalty spot. Three points to start the league season, something that had not happened since the start of the 21-22 season, when they also defeated Rayo Vallecano in Nervión 3-0, with goals from En-Nesyri and Erik Lamela (doubled).

What happened?

Sevilla started the league season with a win against Rayo Vallecano at the Sánchez-Pizjuán. The Andalusians came back with two penalties the early goal of Álvaro García, playing the last minutes of the match with a man less due to the expulsion of Kike Salas after a foul on De Frutos. Jon Guridi and Peque scored from the penalty spot.

Why it matters for Sevilla

The win of Sevilla in the league opener is a good start for the season. After five years without winning the first game, the team has shown its ability to come back and win.

What comes next?

Sevilla thinks already in the first game as a visitor of the course. The Andalusians will face Athletic the next Saturday 22 of August at 17.00 hours.