Sevilla FC is the team with the most red cards in the entire history of LaLiga. The Andalusian club reached a total of 364 dismissals in the domestic competition after last weekend's match, according to data compiled by ABC Deportes.
The game against Espanyol at Cornellá ended in a one-all draw. Yet, the matchday added another entry to Sevilla's disciplinary record. Defender Sangante was shown a straight red card in the second half for, as stated in the referee's report, "tripping an opponent, preventing with his action a clear goalscoring opportunity". The main referee was Sesma Espinosa, with Trujillo Suárez on VAR duty.
How does the record affect the current season?
This historical statistic arrives as Sevilla FC sits seventh in LaLiga, with seven points from four games. Their record shows two wins, one draw, and one loss, with a recent run of form available on the club's stats page. The team has scored seven goals and conceded six, giving them a positive goal difference of one. In the standings, they are five points behind leaders Barcelona.
Sangante's sending-off wasn't the only decisive moment of the match. Stassin had equalised for Sevilla in the 85th minute. Earlier, a marking error by Carmona on Marcos Fernández created two clear chances for Espanyol. One of them resulted in a goal, but it was disallowed by VAR after detecting Marcos Fernández was in an offside position.
What role has VAR played for Sevilla?
This disallowed goal marks the twentieth goal against Sevilla overturned by VAR in LaLiga history. This figure equals the record previously shared with Athletic Club. The technological intervention corrected what would have been the winning goal for the hosts and allowed the team to take a point from their visit.
The full squad context is impacted by the absence of Rubén Vargas, who is currently sidelined. Details on the team's medical status are available in the injuries section.
What is the team's next challenge?
Sevilla FC's next fixture is a home match against Valencia, scheduled for 11 September 2026. The Che team, who sit 20th in the table, will visit the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. This match is part of a run of games that can be followed on the fixtures calendar.
With the expulsion record now set, the team's focus will be on maintaining discipline while seeking three points against a direct rival. The 2026/27 campaign has just begun and Sevilla has room to climb the standings. The upcoming clash with Valencia will be a key opportunity to demonstrate their home strength.
