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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Wed, Sep 16
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Deportivo La Coruna
0-1
Sevilla
⚡ Intensity 42
⚖️ Balance 25
🏆 Stakes 56
🎲 Upset 22
Red card ruins Deportivo's tight resistance.

Win Probability

  • Deportivo La Coruna 39%
  • Draw 30%
  • Sevilla 31%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Sierra Strikes as Sevilla Shatter Deportivo's Resolve

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. This gritty clash proves that in the early European chase, discipline is just as valuable as raw attacking talent.

The Early Stalemate

The atmosphere at Estadio de Riazor was electric for a genuine six-pointer in the top half of the La Liga table. Deportivo La Coruna edged possession in the opening phases, looking to dictate the tempo and suffocate the visitors through careful passing networks. However, they ran into a resolute Sevilla side completely comfortable soaking up pressure in a disciplined low block. The Intensity was off the charts from the first whistle, with both midfields engaging in a physical war of attrition that offered very little space to breathe. Despite the hosts holding the ball for long stretches, it was the away side creating the truly dangerous openings on the counter. The home side had to rely heavily on the reflexes of Leo Román. The goalkeeper's undeniable heroics between the posts—racking up crucial saves—kept the scoreline completely blank going into the tunnel, frustrating the Andalusian attackers time and time again.

The Breaking Point

The delicate Balance of this tight encounter shattered entirely just after the interval. Seven minutes into the second half, Miguel Sierra found the pivotal breakthrough. The midfielder silenced the partisan home crowd with a devastatingly clinical finish to give the visitors a well-deserved lead. Before the home side could even mount a proper tactical response or utilise their bench, utter disaster struck. A reckless challenge from Angeliño initially yielded a yellow card, but a dramatic VAR review correctly upgraded the punishment to a straight red in the 59th minute. Down to ten men and trailing by a goal, the hosts saw their entire gameplan evaporate into the Galician air. It was the definitive turning point, transforming a closely contested chess match into a desperate, uphill battle for survival.

The Aftermath

Armed with a crucial man advantage, Sevilla expertly suffocated the remaining minutes of the game to secure a massive away victory. This result delivered a significant Upset Factor given the tightly contested nature of these two closely matched squads. The Stakes were massively evident by the final whistle, as the Andalusians leapfrogged their direct rivals to claim an early foothold in the European playoff spots. To see out the result, the visitors leaned heavily on Andrés Castrín. The defender delivered an absolute masterclass at the back, repelling any late, desperate long balls to ensure his side kept a pristine clean sheet. Deportivo's previously unbeaten start to the La Liga season is now officially over, serving as a harsh reminder that momentary lapses of discipline can ruthlessly derail a promising campaign.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Angeliño impact the match?

It completely destroyed Deportivo's tactical setup. Down a goal and a man from the 59th minute, they couldn't generate sustained pressure to find an equalizer against Sevilla.

What does this mean for Deportivo La Coruna's season?

The defeat ends their unbeaten streak and drops them behind Sevilla in the standings. It highlights the brutal reality of the battle for European qualification spots.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
53%
47%
Deportivo La Coruna 53%
Sevilla 47%
Shots
4
11
Deportivo La Coruna 4
Sevilla 11
Shots on Target
3
6
Deportivo La Coruna 3
Sevilla 6
Expected Goals (xG)
0.18
0.87
Deportivo La Coruna 0.18
Sevilla 0.87
Passes
498
444
Deportivo La Coruna 498
Sevilla 444
Corners
4
4
Deportivo La Coruna 4
Sevilla 4
Fouls
15
16
Deportivo La Coruna 15
Sevilla 16
Yellow Cards
1
4
Deportivo La Coruna 1
Sevilla 4
Red Cards
1
0
Deportivo La Coruna 1
Sevilla 0

Match Events

45' 🔄 ↓ Bil Nsongo ↑Adama Traoré
HT
Miguel Sierra ⚽ 52'
57' 🔄 ↓ Riki Rodríguez ↑Mario Soriano
57' 🔄 ↓ Yeremay Hernández ↑Jonathan Asp Jensen
58' • Angeliño
59' 🟥 Angeliño
61' 🔄 ↓ Luismi Cruz ↑Giacomo Quagliata
Kike Salas 🟨 65'
↓ Lucas Stassin ↑Isaac Romero 🔄 76'
77' 🟨 Lorenzo Amatucci
Jon Guridi 🟨 79'
↓ Jon Guridi ↑Giorgi Kochorashvili 🔄 81'
↓ Felix Correia ↑Julio Diaz 🔄 81'
83' 🔄 ↓ José María Giménez ↑Zakaria Eddahchouri
↓ Miguel Sierra ↑Robbie Ure 🔄 90'+1
Isaac Romero 🟨 90'+4
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Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Deportivo La Coruna

Goalkeepers
Leo Román
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Adrià Altimira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miguel Loureiro
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
José María Giménez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Angeliño
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Midfielders
Luismi Cruz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Riki Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Lorenzo Amatucci
MAGNET
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
64
Passes
15
Duels
Peke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
B. Nsongo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Álvaro Fernández
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bright Ede
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ximo Navarro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Noubi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giacomo Quagliata
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Villares
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Casadó
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Asp Jensen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Soriano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Eddahchouri
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Mella
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adama Traoré
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won

Sevilla

Goalkeepers
Odysseas Vlachodimos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Juan Iglesias
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Andrés Castrín
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Kike Salas
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Gabriel Suazo
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Sierra
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Lucien Agoumé
MAGNET
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
65
Passes
13
Duels
Youssouf Fofana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Félix Correia
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Jon Guridi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Lucas Stassin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Fran González
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
José Ángel Carmona
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcão
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Kochorashvili
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Bueno
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chidera Ejuke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peque Fernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfon González
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Romero
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Ure
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
04/17/2018 Deportivo La Coruna 0 - 0 Sevilla La Liga Estadio de Riazor
12/02/2017 Sevilla 2 - 0 Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
04/08/2017 Sevilla 4 - 2 Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
11/19/2016 Deportivo La Coruna 2 - 3 Sevilla La Liga Estadio de Riazor
04/17/2016 Sevilla 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
12/05/2015 Deportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Sevilla La Liga Estadio de Riazor
03/07/2015 Deportivo La Coruna 3 - 4 Sevilla La Liga Estadio de Riazor
10/05/2014 Sevilla 4 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla)
02/15/2013 Sevilla 3 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla)
09/24/2012 Deportivo La Coruna 0 - 2 Sevilla La Liga Estadio Municipal de Riazor (A Coruña (La Coruña))
04/17/2018
La Liga Estadio de Riazor
12/02/2017
La Liga Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
04/08/2017
La Liga Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
11/19/2016
La Liga Estadio de Riazor
04/17/2016
La Liga Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
12/05/2015
La Liga Estadio de Riazor
03/07/2015
La Liga Estadio de Riazor
10/05/2014
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla)
02/15/2013
La Liga Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla)
09/24/2012
La Liga Estadio Municipal de Riazor (A Coruña (La Coruña))
Deportivo La Coruna Win
Sevilla Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 5 15 21 4 +17 WLevante 2 - 4 Barcelona (13-09-2026)WValencia 0 - 5 Barcelona (06-09-2026)WBarcelona 5 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (31-08-2026)WBarcelona 2 - 0 Athletic Club (27-08-2026)WElche 0 - 5 Barcelona (23-08-2026)
2 Real Madrid 6 15 17 6 +11 WElche 2 - 3 Real Madrid (15-09-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (12-09-2026)LReal Betis 1 - 0 Real Madrid (04-09-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 0 Malaga (30-08-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (26-08-2026)
3 Real Betis 6 15 8 6 +2 WReal Betis 1 - 0 Getafe (17-09-2026)WVillarreal 1 - 2 Real Betis (14-09-2026)WReal Betis 1 - 0 Real Madrid (04-09-2026)LLevante 5 - 2 Real Betis (29-08-2026)WValencia 0 - 1 Real Betis (25-08-2026)
4 Atletico Madrid 6 13 14 6 +8 WAtletico Madrid 4 - 0 Osasuna (16-09-2026)WReal Sociedad 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid (13-09-2026)LAthletic Club 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (05-09-2026)WSevilla 1 - 3 Atletico Madrid (29-08-2026)DAtletico Madrid 2 - 2 Villarreal (23-08-2026)
5 Sevilla 6 13 9 6 +3 WDeportivo La Coruna 0 - 1 Sevilla (16-09-2026)WSevilla 1 - 0 Valencia (11-09-2026)DEspanyol 1 - 1 Sevilla (06-09-2026)LSevilla 1 - 3 Atletico Madrid (29-08-2026)WAthletic Club 1 - 3 Sevilla (22-08-2026)
6 Alaves 6 10 11 6 +5 LAlaves 0 - 1 Valencia (15-09-2026)LRacing Santander 2 - 1 Alaves (12-09-2026)WAlaves 5 - 2 Osasuna (06-09-2026)WAlaves 1 - 0 Villarreal (28-08-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Alaves (20-08-2026)
7 Deportivo La Coruna 6 9 9 7 +2 LDeportivo La Coruna 0 - 1 Sevilla (16-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna (13-09-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 3 Deportivo La Coruna (05-09-2026)WDeportivo La Coruna 3 - 1 Valencia (30-08-2026)DMalaga 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna (24-08-2026)
8 Espanyol 6 7 9 7 +2 LRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-09-2026)WOsasuna 0 - 2 Espanyol (12-09-2026)DEspanyol 1 - 1 Sevilla (06-09-2026)LReal Sociedad 2 - 1 Espanyol (29-08-2026)LEspanyol 1 - 2 Real Madrid (22-08-2026)
9 Athletic Club 5 7 7 6 +1 DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Elche (12-09-2026)WAthletic Club 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (05-09-2026)WCelta Vigo 0 - 2 Athletic Club (30-08-2026)LBarcelona 2 - 0 Athletic Club (27-08-2026)LAthletic Club 1 - 3 Sevilla (22-08-2026)
10 Racing Santander 5 7 9 9 0 WRacing Santander 2 - 1 Alaves (12-09-2026)LRayo Vallecano 3 - 2 Racing Santander (05-09-2026)WRacing Santander 3 - 2 Elche (28-08-2026)LGetafe 1 - 0 Racing Santander (23-08-2026)DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Villarreal (16-08-2026)
11 Rayo Vallecano 6 7 10 15 -5 WRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-09-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (12-09-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 2 Racing Santander (05-09-2026)LBarcelona 5 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (31-08-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Alaves (20-08-2026)
12 Real Sociedad 6 7 6 11 -5 LReal Sociedad 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid (13-09-2026)WElche 2 - 3 Real Sociedad (07-09-2026)DReal Sociedad 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (03-09-2026)WReal Sociedad 2 - 1 Espanyol (29-08-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad (26-08-2026)
13 Osasuna 6 7 5 12 -7 LAtletico Madrid 4 - 0 Osasuna (16-09-2026)LOsasuna 0 - 2 Espanyol (12-09-2026)LAlaves 5 - 2 Osasuna (06-09-2026)WOsasuna 1 - 0 Getafe (31-08-2026)WCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (27-08-2026)
14 Villarreal 6 5 10 11 -1 WMalaga 1 - 3 Villarreal (17-09-2026)LVillarreal 1 - 2 Real Betis (14-09-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 3 Deportivo La Coruna (05-09-2026)LAlaves 1 - 0 Villarreal (28-08-2026)DAtletico Madrid 2 - 2 Villarreal (23-08-2026)
15 Levante 5 5 7 9 -2 LLevante 2 - 4 Barcelona (13-09-2026)DMalaga 0 - 0 Levante (06-09-2026)WLevante 5 - 2 Real Betis (29-08-2026)DOsasuna 0 - 0 Levante (24-08-2026)LEspanyol 3 - 0 Levante (16-08-2026)
16 Getafe 6 5 3 7 -4 LReal Betis 1 - 0 Getafe (17-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna (13-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (07-09-2026)LOsasuna 1 - 0 Getafe (31-08-2026)WGetafe 1 - 0 Racing Santander (23-08-2026)
17 Celta Vigo 6 4 3 6 -3 DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Malaga (13-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (07-09-2026)DReal Sociedad 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (03-09-2026)LCelta Vigo 0 - 2 Athletic Club (30-08-2026)LCelta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna (27-08-2026)
18 Valencia 6 4 2 10 -8 WAlaves 0 - 1 Valencia (15-09-2026)LSevilla 1 - 0 Valencia (11-09-2026)LValencia 0 - 5 Barcelona (06-09-2026)LDeportivo La Coruna 3 - 1 Valencia (30-08-2026)LValencia 0 - 1 Real Betis (25-08-2026)
19 Malaga 6 3 3 11 -8 LMalaga 1 - 3 Villarreal (17-09-2026)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Malaga (13-09-2026)DMalaga 0 - 0 Levante (06-09-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 0 Malaga (30-08-2026)DMalaga 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna (24-08-2026)
20 Elche 6 2 8 16 -8 LElche 2 - 3 Real Madrid (15-09-2026)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Elche (12-09-2026)LElche 2 - 3 Real Sociedad (07-09-2026)LRacing Santander 3 - 2 Elche (28-08-2026)LElche 0 - 5 Barcelona (23-08-2026)

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