Sevilla FC secured a key victory by beating Osasuna 2-0 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, a result that lifts them to sixth place in La Liga with 17 points after ten matches. The team now sits sixth with 14 points, having recorded four wins and two draws from their opening nine games. Goals from Isaac Romero and Félix Correia, both assisted by Youssouf Fofana, sealed a win that marks the team's third consecutive triumph in the domestic competition.
Manager Luis García Plaza highlighted the defensive work after the match. "Third clean sheet. Time to think about the Cup," the coach explained, referring to the upcoming cup fixture. It was the third time this season Sevilla kept a clean sheet, a stat that contributes to the solidity shown in recent weeks. This season, the team has scored 14 goals but conceded 16.
French midfielder Youssouf Fofana was the standout performer, providing the two decisive assists. His backheel pass for Isaac Romero's opening goal in the 24th minute was particularly celebrated. "I wasn't having a great impact in attack or much clarity in distribution, but his backheel assist for Isaac's goal is top," the player said about his performance. His second assist came in the 82nd minute for Félix Correia to seal the scoreline.
With this result, Sevilla consolidates its position in the upper part of the standings, sitting 13 points behind leaders Barcelona. The team has earned 14 points from its first nine games, showing clear improvement after an irregular start. Its form over the last five league matches, however, reads one win, one draw and three defeats. This win on Saturday 26 October follows a 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid and a 3-3 draw with Levante. Its next commitment is a visit to Getafe, who occupy 17th place, on Sunday 1 November.
Isaac Romero's goal was his first in the current league campaign, while Félix Correia scored for the second time. The win over Osasuna follows victories against Deportivo La Coruña and the draw against Levante, forming a positive streak the team aims to extend in the next away game.
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Manager Luis García Plaza confirmed a tactical change for the match against Osasuna. "We looked for a new attacking approach with a system change and two strikers," the coach said. Sevilla, who are sixth with 17 points, recorded an attendance of 40,000 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, according to club data.
