Sevilla clung to a victory that kept the chill on their opponents and kept Luis García’s squad sliding further down the table.
Mendilibar’s Sevilla again showed fight, even when the odds looked unfavorable. Espanyol pushed hard, rallied from behind, and came close to stealing the result, but Sevilla rose to win 3-2.
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The home side faced two physical setbacks: Lamela, who started in the XI, did not feature due to back problems, and Suso left the field with an early injury. All of this came with a Europa League clash against Juventus looming on the horizon.
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Sevilla initially took the lead through Bryan Gil, but Espanyol stormed back to the break with a 1-2 advantage after an own goal by Rekik and a brilliant strike from Puado from outside the area.
In the second half, Sevilla showed their character. Ocampos converted from the penalty spot to level, and Gueye struck in stoppage time, securing a 3-2 victory for Mendilibar’s side. Luis García’s Espanyol remain in the relegation zone at the foot of the table.
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Sevilla press conferences and statements from LaLiga
Pape Gueye, speaking to DAZN microphones:
“I’m very happy; it’s my first goal for Sevilla.”
“The atmosphere is incredible. Everyone knows how important this win is, and we achieved it today.”
Sergi Gómez, on DAZN microphones:
“The team fought. It was hard to enter the game, but we reacted well. The penalty hurt us, and the final goal was costly.”
“You have to see the last action again. The message is clear: the team left everything out there. Now we’re building momentum at home and taking risks.”
“As long as chances come, we’ll keep pursuing the target.”
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88′ GOAL for Sevilla!!! 3-2. The Sánchez Pizjuán erupts as Gueye completes the comeback and hands Mendilibar the lead late on.
69′ GOAL for Sevilla!! 2-2. Lucas Ocampos slots the penalty past the keeper, flipping the script after Espanyol’s earlier setback.
43′ GOAL for Espanyol!!! 1-2. Puado thunders a strike from distance, silencing Seville as Luis García’s men move ahead.
GOOOOOOOOOOOL. The crowd goes wild at the stadium as another dramatic moment unfolds.
WHAT a moment? Goal!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL RCD Espanyol de Barcelona celebrates on social media.
Suso leaves the field with an injury, making way for Ocampos after feeling a tight strain in the thigh.
29′ GOAL for Espanyol!!! 1-1. A tense spell ends with a well-earned finish after the ball deflects and lands with an Espanyol attacker. A VAR review confirmed the equalizer, despite initial doubts about an offside.
IT’S A GOAL, IT’S A GOAL, IT’S GOAL! A celebratory shout echoes around the stadium as Espanyol finds the net again. Social media captures the moment.
— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) May 4, 2023
25′ GOAL for Sevilla!!! 1-0. Bryan Gil slots home after a tense moment with VAR oversight, converting a rebound from the Espanyol defense to give the hosts the lead.
Lamela’s absence is noted as the match unfolds, with the Argentinian starting but not finishing the game due to back issues.
ℹ️ Bryan Gil will start in place of Lamela.
— Sevilla Football Club
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