Sevilla and Alavés Draw 1-1 in Crucial LaLiga Relegation Clash
Sevilla and Alavés fought to a 1-1 draw in a dramatic LaLiga relegation match marked by early red cards and late tensions.
- • Sevilla and Alavés drew 1-1 in a crucial relegation match at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium.
- • Juanlu Sánchez scored early but was sent off, leaving Sevilla with ten men.
- • Djibril Sow equalized before halftime; T. Martínez scored for Alavés in the second half.
- • Sevilla’s coach Almeyda and player Joan Jordán received red cards in the final stages.
Key details
In a tense LaLiga relegation battle on February 14, 2026, Sevilla FC and Deportivo Alavés played to a 1-1 draw at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. Alavés took an early lead through Juanlu Sánchez, who scored in the 16th minute. However, Juanlu was shown two yellow cards shortly afterwards, reducing Sevilla to ten men for most of the match. Despite this numerical disadvantage, Sevilla’s Djibril Sow leveled the score with a right-footed goal in the 42nd minute.
The second half saw Alavés vigorously attempt to regain the lead, with T. Martínez scoring an equalizer in the 59th minute after a set-piece. Sevilla had a potential winning goal from Lucas Boyé disallowed by VAR for offside. The match was further marked by disciplinary issues, as Sevilla’s coach Almeyda was sent off in the 87th minute for dissent, and Joan Jordán received a red card during stoppage time. The fierce contest drew 32,846 fans and featured possession heavily in Alavés’s favor at 74.6%, with 12 shots on goal compared to Sevilla’s 25.4% possession and 4 shots.
With the draw, both teams now have 26 points in the LaLiga standings, sitting close to the relegation zone. Sevilla remains slightly lower in the table due to goal difference. The match’s intense drama and the critical nature of the points highlight the ongoing struggle for survival in Spain’s top flight.
This article was translated and synthesized from Spanish sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Scoring details
Sources report different players scoring for Alavés and the timing of the equalizer.
espndeportes.espn.com
"Alavés responded early in the game with Juanlu Sanchez finding the net in the 16th minute."
andaluciainformacion.es
"T. Martínez equalizing in the 59th minute after a set-piece."
Why this matters: One source states Juanlu Sanchez scored the opening goal for Alavés in the 16th minute, while the other claims T. Martínez equalized in the 59th minute. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the match's flow and key moments.