Sevilla earned a valuable three points at the Nuevo Mirandilla, pulling themselves clear of the relegation zone and pushing Cádiz into a precarious spot. The victory came in the first match of José Luis Mendilibar since taking the reins, as Lucas Ocampos and Youssef En-Nesyri found the net in the second half to seal the win on Cadiz soil.
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After a cautious opening period, with both sides proving solid defensively and few clear chances materializing, Sevilla grew into the game after the break. They exploited gaps in Cadiz’s defense and capitalized twice through disciplined finishing from David Gil after challenging for the ball in dangerous areas. Cadiz pressed in the final stages, forcing a sharp save from Marko Dmitrovic on a powerful shot by Chris Ramos that could have narrowed the gap, but the Sevilla goalkeeper remained alert and decisive.
Sevilla ended a long unbeaten run for Cádiz at their home stadium in this competition with a credible win under Mendilibar, who started his tenure with a positive result. The three points lift Sevilla five points above the relegation line, providing temporary breathing room in their fight to stay up. Cádiz, meanwhile, will monitor the outcomes of Valencia against Rayo Vallecano and Almería against Celta de Vigo to gauge whether their status tightens further in the table race.
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Sergio Gonzalez described the match as a tightly contested affair with moments of balance that swung after the visitors converted their openings. He noted that a critical error in defense cost them, while praising the effort of his players who worked hard but were unable to translate pressure into goals. The team earned chances and showed drive, yet the decisive moments belonged to Sevilla who finished clinically in the box.
José Luis Mendilibar commented on the team’s early struggles and the effectiveness in front of goal. He explained that the squad aimed to win and faced difficulty when Cádiz sat deep, but emphasized that the approach in training sessions paid off with a sharper offensive performance. Dmitrovic added appreciation for Sevilla’s goalkeeping options, while Juan Gudelj of Sevilla suggested that his keeper choices and tactical decisions during the week helped shape the match.
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At 74 minutes, Youssef En-Nesyri sealed the win with a decisive goal following a precise build from the wings. Earlier, Lucas Ocampos had put Sevilla ahead after a well-delivered cross reached the penalty area and finished with a composed strike from the Argentine forward. The late cushion from En-Nesyri helped maintain the visitors lead as Cádiz pushed for a response.
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Source: Goal