Sevilla FC served as the host of honour for the finish of stage 17 of La Vuelta 2026 this Wednesday, bringing elite cycling to the heart of the football club's city. The Nervionense club welcomed the peloton to Paseo Colón after a stage run entirely within the Seville province.
How did Sevilla FC take part in the event?
First-team players Jesús Navas and Jon Guridi represented the football club at the finish line ceremonies. The director of La Vuelta, Javier Guillén, presented the footballers with a red leader's jersey from the cycling race. In return, Sevilla FC gifted Guillén a customized official shirt from the club's current season kit.
The sporting event provided a brief diversion for the club, which is in the thick of a demanding La Liga campaign. Sevilla currently sits in 6th place in the table with 7 points from 4 games, recording 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Their goal tally stands at 7 scored and 6 conceded, for a +1 goal difference. You can follow the full league picture on our standings page.
What did Jesús Navas say about cycling?
Club captain Jesús Navas proved to be a genuine cycling enthusiast. "El palaciego declared his fondness for cycling some time ago," the outlet noted about the full-back. Navas even used the Vuelta's rest day to ride a bicycle from the UAE Team Emirates squad around the city. The footballer admitted his idol in the sport is Slovenian star Tadej Pogacar, who unfortunately suffered a hard crash and was forced to abandon this year's race.
The club's connection to the event was so prominent that Sevilla FC celebrated it on social media. On September 9, they posted on X (formerly Twitter) with the message "Sevillismo en @lavuelta 🚴❤️" alongside relevant hashtags and cycling emojis.
How did the cycling stage unfold?
The seventeenth stage of La Vuelta 2026 started in the town of Dos Hermanas and finished in central Seville. The peloton entered the city just after 5:00 PM, enjoying milder weather conditions than previous days, with less extreme temperatures. The win in the final sprint went to Britain's Matthew Brennan, who powered to victory on the Paseo Colón straight.
This crossover of sports comes at a key time for Sevilla. The team is 5 points behind leaders Barcelona in a highly competitive league. Their next fixture is significant: they host Valencia at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on September 11, 2026. Valencia, currently sitting in 20th place, will visit Seville desperate for points. All upcoming match details can be found in our fixtures schedule.
The squad, which you can examine in full on our squad page, now focuses on this league match after an unusual Wednesday marked by cycling. The game against Valencia represents a chance to continue climbing the table before the next international break.
