Sevilla 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
Updated
Sevilla won: Sevilla 2-1 Rayo Vallecano in the LaLiga (Round 1) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Sevilla. Sevilla goals: Jon Guridi 52' (pen), Peque Fernández 90'+7 (pen). Rayo Vallecano goals: Álvaro Garcia 4'. Sent off: Kike Salas (88'). Expected goals: 2.19-1.89. Possession: 49-51. Player of the match: Jon Guridi (7.7).
Match report
Sevilla beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1
Sevilla came from behind to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1 at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Saturday 15 August in LaLiga.
Álvaro Garcia put Rayo Vallecano ahead on 4' (0-1), Jon Guridi levelled for Sevilla from the penalty spot on 52' (1-1) and Peque Fernández restored Sevilla's lead from the penalty spot on 90+7' (2-1).
Peque Fernández's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Kike Salas (Sevilla) was sent off on 88'.
Sevilla had 49% of the ball, shots were 13-6 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.19-1.89.
Jon Guridi (Sevilla) was player of the match with a 7.7 rating.
Attendance: 36,777. Referee: Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea.
Match stats
| Sevilla | Rayo Vallecano | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 49 | 51 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.19 | 1.89 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 13 |
| Big chances | 2 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 231 (72%) | 245 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 4 |
| Corners | 1 | 2 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Sevilla (4-2-3-1): Odysseas Vlachodimos, Juan Iglesias, Arouna Sangante, Kike Salas, Gabriel Suazo, Lucien Agoumé, Nico Guillen, Miguel Sierra, Jon Guridi, Oso, Isaac Romero
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Augusto Batalla, Andrei Rațiu, Florian Lejeune, Pathé Ciss, Iván Balliu, Óscar Valentín, Unai López, Jorge de Frutos, Isi Palazón, Álvaro Garcia, Randy Nteka
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Álvaro Garcia (Rayo Vallecano)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Isaac Romero (Sevilla)
- 46' · Substitution · Peque Fernández for Nico Guillen (Sevilla)
- 46' · Substitution · Robbie Ure for Isaac Romero (Sevilla)
- 52' · Goal · Jon Guridi (Sevilla)
- 60' · Yellow card · Jon Guridi (Sevilla)
- 64' · Substitution · Sergio Camello for Isi Palazón (Rayo Vallecano)
- 64' · Substitution · Alemão for Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano)
- 67' · Yellow card · Álvaro Garcia (Rayo Vallecano)
- 70' · Substitution · Rubén Vargas for Miguel Sierra (Sevilla)
- 70' · Substitution · Fran Pérez for Álvaro Garcia (Rayo Vallecano)
- 75' · Yellow card · Unai López (Rayo Vallecano)
- 76' · Yellow card · Fran Pérez (Rayo Vallecano)
- 78' · Substitution · Chidera Ejuke for Oso (Sevilla)
- 78' · Substitution · Pelayo Fernández for Óscar Valentín (Rayo Vallecano)
- 78' · Substitution · Pedro Díaz for Unai López (Rayo Vallecano)
- 81' · Yellow card · Gabriel Suazo (Sevilla)
- 82' · Substitution · Manu Bueno for Jon Guridi (Sevilla)
- 88' · Red card · Kike Salas (Sevilla)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Peque Fernández (Sevilla)
- 90'+12 · Yellow card · Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano)
- 90'+12 · Yellow card · Lucien Agoumé (Sevilla)
All-time head-to-head
39 league meetings since 1993: Sevilla 23, draws 9, Rayo Vallecano 7.
Questions
Who won Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano?
Sevilla won, 2-1 (LaLiga) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026.
When and where is Sevilla vs Rayo Vallecano?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 19:30 UTC at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Sevilla, LaLiga.
What is the head-to-head record between Sevilla and Rayo Vallecano?
In 39 league meetings since 1993: Sevilla 23 wins, 9 draws, Rayo Vallecano 7 wins (goals 75-41).